Hours: Wednesday - Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm / Saturday - Sunday 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
Closed Monday & Tuesday.

June 11th, 2022

16th Anniversary Celebration

Plan to join us for a full day of activities with our special guest speaker Governor Brad Little.

Pay ahead of time and have your tickets waiting at the door!

  • Call the Center at 208-743-5043 and make payment over the phone
  • or print and fill out the following form below and mail it in to:
    The Jack O'Connor Heritage Center
    PO Box 394, Lewiston, ID 83501
Payment Form Here
All proceeds benefit the exhibits and programs of the Jack O'Connor Hunting Heritage & Education Center, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Anniversary Celebration details:


The first part of the day will take place at the Jack O’Connor Hunting Heritage & Education Center, located in Hells Gate State Park (10:00 am - 3:00 pm) with the following activities:

  • Gun Show of historic and custom firearms
    Sponsored by Paul L. C. Snider, Lewis Clark Trader
  • 11:00 am - Unveiling and dedication of Rick Taylor bronze monument
  • 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm - Outdoor Writers Forum Well known outdoor writers will share their thoughts and experiences in an informal setting with opportunity for public's participation. Guest writers are Diana Rupp, Larry Weishuhn, Tom Gresham, Jim Zumbo, Ron Spomer and Don Thomas all coordinated by Wayne vanZwoll.
  • An opportunity to meet O'Connor Family members
  • Free admission into the park for the event

Anniversary Banquet and Auction details:


  • Guest Speaker Governor Brad Little
  • Hells Canyon Grand Hotel, Seaport Room
  • 6:00 pm - doors open with meet & greet
  • Tickets are $75 pp - reservations are required by 6/6
  • Dinner (salmon & prime rib), no host bar
  • Raffle drawing for a Winchester Custom Tribute Jack O'Connor Rifle (Tickets $50 each, limited to 270 tickets to be sold)
  • Live & silent auctions - Guest Auctioneer, Mike Collins

Major Sponsors:

  • D. A. Davidson
  • Presnell Gage, PLLC
  • CCI/Speer
  • Lewis Clark Trader
  • Fisher Systems

The Jack O'Connor Heritage Center
Hells Gate State Park
5600 Hells Gate Road
Hells Gate State Park, Lewiston ID 83501

Hours: Wednesday - Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
Closed Monday & Tuesday.

Mailing address:
PO Box 394, Lewiston, ID 83501

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