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Farewell to Healing Hands
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…
Celebrating 10 Years at Our Bayfront Museum
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…
AKADEMISKA SÅNGFÖRENINGEN
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…