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The Coos County Historical Society, founded in 1891 is a private, not-for-profit organization supported entirely by memberships, donations, admission fees, bookstore income, and grants. We are recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service: tax ID # 93-0446513.

You may donate by check or credit card, over the phone or online. Donations to the organization are tax-deductible.

We implement our mission through professional staff under the direction of a dedicated Board of Trustees, with the invaluable assistance of literally hundreds of volunteers.

You can read more about our history here.

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📸✨Photo Friday✨📸 In honor of Women's History Month and the Girl Scouts, here's a photo from 1947 of Brownie Troop 4 in North Bend, Oregon. Visit cooshistory.org to see more images from our collection. Stop by the museum tomorrow, March 14th from 11 AM - 2 PM for Explorer's Club and a visit from our local Girl Scouts, who will be selling their cookies. Plus, a Community Mural in honor of Women's History Month available all day in our lobby. #cooshistorymuseum #photofriday #coosbayor #southernoregoncoast #familyfun #localmuseum #CoosBay #localhistorymatters #supportlocalhistory #thingstodo
Photo Friday In honor of Womens History Month and the Girl Scouts heres a photo from 1947... More

03/13/2026

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🧶🪢Heirloom 101: Textile Care & Creative Upcycling🪢🧶 We are one week away from the first in our series of three educational workshops focused on preserving family heirlooms and stories. Our first class, Textile Care & Creative Upcycling, will feature an informative presentation about textile preservation, followed by a hands-on experience involving quilting. Register at the museum or online at: cooshistory.org/event-registration/ Prices for class are $25.00 for non-members and $30.00 for members. Stay tuned for information about our upcoming Heirloom 101 events. #cooshistorymuseum #heirloon101 #coosbayor #familyfun #southernoregoncoast #localmuseum #CoosBay #historymuseum #supportlocalhistory
Heirloom 101 Textile Care amp Creative Upcycling We are one week away from the first in o... More

03/12/2026

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🪢🧶Heirloom 101: Textile Care & Creative Upcycling🧶🪢 Join us next Thursday at the Coos History Museum for the first in a new series of classes, Heirloom 101: Textile Care & Creative Upcycling. Hosted March 19th from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, the event will feature an educational presentation about textile preservation, followed by a hands-on experience. Keep an eye out for our upcoming classes in April and May. Register in person or online at cooshistory.org/event-registration/ 📍 Coos History Museum, 1210 N Front Street 🕠 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 📆 Thursday, March 19th
Heirloom 101 Textile Care amp Creative Upcycling Join us next Thursday at the Coos History... More

03/10/2026

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Celebrate Women's History Month with a special Explorer's Club featuring free activities for kids and families from 11 AM - 2 PM, with a special appearance by our local Girl Scouts who will be selling their cookies! The museum will be open from 10 AM - 5 PM with a special community display where visitors will be invited to share their stories about women who have influenced their lives. Stop by next Saturday. 📍 Coos History Museum 1210 N Front St 🕚 10 AM - 5 PM, with Explorer's Club activities and Girl Scout cookies from 11 AM - 2 PM 📆 Saturday, March 14th #cooshistorymuseum #coosbayor #familyfun #southernoregoncoast #localmuseum #cooscountyoregon #CoosBay #WomensHistoryMonth
Celebrate Womens History Month with a special Explorers Club featuring free activities for... More

03/07/2026

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Join us in one week for our March Tuesday Talk, featuring PhD candidate from Klamath Falls Karen Caverly-Molineaux. The presentation will be about the complexities of being an early 1900s-woman theater owner, focusing on Mrs. Elizabeth A. Hartman of Bandon: film exhibitor, businesswoman and entrepreneur. We are excited have Karen Caverly-Molineaux expounding on women theater owner's of Oregon's Silent Era. Event is free for Museum Members, and $7 for the public. 📆 Tuesday, March 3rd 🕚 Doors open at 5:30 PM for a talk from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 📍 Coos History Museum, 1210 N Front St. #cooshistorymuseum #coosbayor #localhistorymatters #supportlocal #coosbay #cooscounty #historymuseum #supportlocalhistory #OregonHistory
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02/24/2026

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Join us in two weeks at the Coos History Museum for our March Tuesday Talk with guest Karen Caverly-Molineaux, who will be talking about Women Theater Owners of Oregon's Silent Era. Karen Caverly-Molineaux is a PhD candidate from Klamath Falls who will be presenting on the complexities of being an early 1900s-woman theater owner, focusing on film exhibitioner, businesswoman and entrepreneur Mrs. Elizabeth A. Hartman of Bandon. Event is free for Museum Members, and $7 for the public. 📆 Tuesday, March 3rd 🕠 Doors open at 5:30 PM for a talk from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 📍 Coos History Museum, 1210 N Front St. #cooshistorymuseum #coosbayor #HistoryTalk #TuesdayTalk #LectureSeries #coosbayevents
Join us in two weeks at the Coos History Museum for our March Tuesday Talk with guest Kare... More

02/20/2026

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We'll be opening a little later today due to weather. Come visit us from 12-5 PM today, and stay safe out there! #cooshistorymuseum
Well be opening a little later today due to weather Come visit us from 12-5 PM today and s... More

02/18/2026

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Happy Birthday Oregon🎂 and Happy Valentine's Day💌! Join us to celebrate from 11 AM - 2 PM for FREE activities for kids and families of all ages! Explorer's Club is held monthly on the Second Saturday and is sponsored by the Coquille Animal Hospital. #ExplorersClub #CoosHistoryMuseum #KidsActivities #ValentinesDay #CoosBayHistory #CHM #HolidayFun #kids #kidslife #kidscrafts #kidsactivities #cooscounty
Happy Birthday Oregon and Happy Valentines Day Join us to celebrate from 11 AM - 2 PM for ... More

02/14/2026

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February is Black History Month, and we honor the stories, resilience and contributions of Black Americans whose impact has shaped our communities and our shared history. #blackhistorymonth #cooshistorymuseum #coosbayor #southernoregoncoast #localmuseum #localhistorymatters #BlackHistoryIsAmericanHistory
February is Black History Month and we honor the stories resilience and contributions of B... More

02/11/2026

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Let the good times roll! Join us next week at Restaurant O (260 S. Broadway St.) for a Mardi Gras catered dinner. Expect vibrant vibes, festive flavors, and a night where cuisine and celebration collide. 💜💛💚 Register online at cooshistory.org, or in person at 1210 N. Front St Coos Bay, OR. #cooshistorymuseum #coosbayor #southernoregoncoast #supportlocal #cooscounty #thingstodo #mardigras
Let the good times roll Join us next week at Restaurant O 260 S Broadway St for a Mardi G... More

02/10/2026

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