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 Musueum 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 »
Perhaps the most unique email in CHM’s history graced our inbox this January. It was from the Academic Male Choir of Helsinki, a group of sixty-five men from Sweden and
AKADEMISKA SÅNGFÖRENINGEN 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 »
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1210 N Front Street
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Tel: (541) 756-6320
info@cooshistory.org
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