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# Druid On The Columbia
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/mossbacks-northwest-2/episode/druid-on-the-columbia-a3wjcu/
- Published: 2024-04-02T22:58:15.000Z
- Updated: 2025-10-10T11:08:24.000Z
- Description: Sam Hill built a “castle” on the Columbia and later a replica of Stonehenge.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: Mossback's Northwest, Season 7, Episode 8, #ZZZ_Episode_ca1d0bc2-e2d6-488c-a575-31b0eae9fc82, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_50744e68-2011-417f-9f73-f880b010d33f, #v1.16

Eccentric railroad millionaire Sam Hill built a concrete “castle” on the Columbia River where he entertained European royalty. Curiously, he also erected a replica of Britain’s Stonehenge over 100 years ago which has been the source of mystery, vandalism and speculation. What world events inspired him to build the unique monument? And does it tell us about the stars and the seasons?