The Ping Yang School Bombings

The Ping Yang School Bombings

1895 – 1900- 1901by Stephen Williamson(C) 2005 – Updated 2015 On a hot July summer night in 1901, in a small community near Marcola, Oregon a school named Ping Yang was completely blown up by a bomb. It was the third bombing of the tiny school since...
How Cerro Gordo Mountain was Named

How Cerro Gordo Mountain was Named

Our Forgotten War with Mexico The Battle of Cerro Gordo, 4/18/1847  By Stephen Williamson, (c) 2015 Cerro Gordo Mountain is located six miles east of Cottage Grove, Oregon.  It overlooks Dorena Lake.  Anyone in downtown Cottage Grove can see Cerro Gordo Mountain...
Ping Yang on the Mohawk

Ping Yang on the Mohawk

The Forgotten Asians of Western Oregon By Stephen H. Williamson In addition to researching the life of Opal Whiteley, Steve is also noted for documenting the forgotten history of Asians in early Marcola, Oregon. Opal lived in Marcola as a small child. Discover where...
The Real Magi

The Real Magi

The Real History Behind the Bible Story of the Wise Men You may have sent and received dozens of Christmas cards with their images. Yet, how much do you really know about the Three Wise Men?  This page is unique in telling the Magi’s story through their own...