The story of Coos County is deeply tied to timber, and the Coos History Museum recently had the opportunity to share that story with a wider audience. In an episode […]
Sire Battle talks the History of Timber on Dirty Freehub Read More »
The Coos History Museum was recently featured on Jefferson Public Radio’s program The Jefferson Exchange, highlighting the museum’s work preserving and sharing the rich history of Oregon’s South Coast. During
Executive Director Heather Christenbury on Jefferson Exchange Read More »
As 2025 draws to a close, we bid a fond—but not final—farewell to Healing Hands, our second-floor mezzanine exhibit that has highlighted over a century of medical history on Oregon’s
Farewell to Healing Hands Read More »
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
Celebrating 10 Years at Our Bayfront Museum Read More »
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
Flora, Fauna, and the Fur Trade Read More »
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
The Women Who Shaped Coos County Read More »
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
Beacon of the Coast: The Cape Arago Lighthouse Story Read More »
On a quiet evening in July of 2024, the Coos History Museum and the Coos Bay community bid an unplanned farewell to the Welcome, a beloved member of the historic
Honoring the Legacy of the Welcome Read More »