Upcoming Events
FREE MUSEUM DAY | June 14
Join us for free activities, admission, and more!
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Legends of the Sea
Summer Lecture series
Wednesday nights in July @5:30 PM
This immersive lecture series dives into the eerie, true, and legendary tales that have haunted seafarers for centuries--especially along Oregon's treacherous coast. Wednesday nights from 5:30 - 6:30 PM, July 2-23.
Lecture Series
Annual Meeting | June 28 |
11 AM - 1 PM
Calling all members! Join us for the CCHS annual meeting featuring updates from CHM staff, lunch, a raffle, and featured speaker Steve Greif. Please RSVP by calling the front desk.
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Celebrating 10 Years at Our Bayfront Musueum
This year marks a special milestone for the Coos History Museum: we’re celebrating 10 years at our beautiful bayfront location! In 2015, we opened our doors nestled between HWY 101…
Flora, Fauna, and the Fur Trade
This April, the Coos History Museum was thrilled to welcome Bob Bailey, Board President of the Elakha Alliance as part of our First Tuesday Talk lecture series. His presentation captivated…
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The Women Who Shaped Coos County
Walking in Their Shoes: Women in Coos County’s History As Women’s History Month comes to a close, and we reflect on this year’s Women’s History Walking Tour, we highlight the…
Beacon of the Coast: The Cape Arago Lighthouse Story
Symbolic of resilience and guidance, lighthouses are the essence of maritime history. The storied history of the local Cape Arago Lighthouse intertwines with the maritime heritage of Coos Bay and…
