First Tuesday Talks

The First Tuesday Talks Lecture Series brings speakers, historians, authors, and community members to the Coos History Museum to explore the people, places, and stories of Oregon’s South Coast.

Talks are held at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of most months. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

NEXT FIRST TUESDAY TALK

40 Years of Piloting the Bar

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | 6–7 p.m.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Captain Steven Woods shares captivating sea stories and historic photographs from the Coos Bay Bar, one of the Pacific Northwest’s most challenging waterways.

Discover the history of the Coos Bay Pilots and hear firsthand accounts from a veteran pilot with decades of experience.

ADMISSION

CHM Members: Free
Nonmembers: $7 for Adults, $3 for Youth

Advance registration is encouraged. Walk-ins are welcome.

Upcoming Talks

October 6 | Captain Steven Woods | 40 Years of Piloting the Bar

November 3 | Barbara Robertson Drake | Writing the Stories that Shape Us

December 1 | Patty Phillips | Stories for a Winter Evening

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Talk registration opens one to two months before the scheduled date. Advance registration is encouraged. Walk-ins are welcome as space allows.

Program registration fees are nonrefundable. Complete the form below to reserve your place.

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