Events

Are you a Mayflower passenger descendant? If so, join us in celebrating the voyage of the Mayflower in 1620 as we celebrate the 400th anniversary.

Along with the Cascade Colony in Medford, we operate under the auspices of the Oregon State Mayflower Society with whom we meet twice a year — in November and May — for a luncheon and business meeting.

The Mt. Hood Mayflower Colony was founded in March 2005 by a group of Oregon Mayflower Society members who desired a meeting location in northern Oregon. The name Mt. Hood was chosen to reflect the central geographical region our colony serves: from southern Washington to central Oregon, most of which affords a view of our prominent nearby mountain.

Mt. Hood Colony members gather for a luncheon meeting and program at lease two times a year, spring, and fall. Please contact us if you would like to attend. Prospective members, spouses and guests are welcome.

Definition of a Mayflower Colony

Questions have arisen recently about what is a Mayflower Colony and why do we have them? I hope this message clarifies the issue. The purpose of the creation of a colony shall be for the geographical convenience of its members and for no other purpose.

New and existing Oregon Mayflower Members have the option to join either the Cascade Colony in Medford, or the Mount Hood Colony in Portland. If they prefer, they may become a member at large. They are however, welcome to attend our state or any colony meeting. Members of a colony pay their respective minimal colony dues. Members at large are exempt from colony dues.

The state society holds two meetings a year but colonies hold two to three meetings a year for the purpose of education and sociability. Seldom do you attend a meeting and not meet a new cousin. Thank you.

Melissa (Mimi) Biehn
Former Lt. Governor Mt Hood Colony

Mt. Hood Colony Luncheon and Meeting

A colony lunch/meeting has been scheduled on 12 September 2026, from 11:30 AM to 1:30PM.

We will meet at the Stockpot Broiler, 8200 SW Scholls Ferry Rd, Beaverton. Suzanne Whirl, from FamilySearch, Tualatin, will be our guest speaker. You will want to attend and listen to her talk about FamilySearch.

Reservations are required by September 5. If you want to attend, use the Contact Form at the bottom of this web page.

I am looking forward to seeing and sharing lunch with you on September 12.

David Wiszneauckas
Lt. Governor, Mt Hood Colony
Oregon Mayflower Siciety

Mt. Hood Colony Officers

Lt. Governor	David Wiszneauckas
Deputy Lt. Governor	Martha Vogel
Secretary	vacant
Treasurer	Debbie Ketchum
Historian	Sue Glen
Captain	vacant
Elder	Lois Streimer

Contact:

For questions or further Mt. Hood Colony information contact Lt. Governor David Wiszneauckas using the form below: