In the Press
Register-Guard Article on Vet Ink
October 11, 2018Click on photo to read the article. Read more
Myrtlewood Coins on OPB
September 10, 2018The Oregon Public Broadcasting channel came a did a piece on a rare find – wooden coins that can still be used as currency today. Watch current board member, Steve Greif, and a few local historians talk about myrtlewood coins. Click on the picture above to read more about them… Read more
Coast Guard Art Exhibit Opening
July 20, 2018Over 200 people came out for the opening of our new exhibit, U.S. Coast Guard: Through the Eye of the Artist. We were treated to a HH-65 Helicopter fly over, a search and rescue demonstration and tours of a 26′ TANB (Trailerable Aids to Navigation Boat). The opening ceremony was… Read more
Executive Director Speaks on Upcoming Exhibits and Events
July 16, 2018Listen to Executive Director, Susan Tissot, speak about upcoming events and exhibits on our local public broadcasting channel. Click here to view. Read more
Education Director Talks on KCBY
June 22, 2018Click here to see Amy Pollicino speak about one of the programs that go on at the museum. The Oregon Humanities Conversation Project brings facilitators from around Oregon to speak on important ideas and topics. The next two conversations will be happening July 13th and August 10th. To learn more… Read more
Executive Director, Susan Tissot, on Coastal File
March 28, 2018March 17, 2018 – Events at the Coos History Museum Read more
A Big Thank You!
March 22, 2018A big thank you to the Coquille Indian Tribe Community Fund for a $5,000 grant to help offset museum admission fees for Veterans in 2018. This grant complements the $5,000 grant we received from the Mr. & Mrs. Michael L. Keiser Foundation. Thru December 30, Veterans and their spouse (if… Read more
The Smithsonian’s Patriot Nations is Coming to the Museum
February 22, 2018Click here for the article featured in The World newspaper. Patriot Nations: Native Americans in Our Nation’s Armed Forces was produced by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. The exhibition by the generous support of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. Photo credit: Kiowa Marine veteran Master… Read more
Rotary Supports Coos History Museum
January 24, 2018Executive Director, Susan Tissot was presented a check from President Steve Schneiderman of the Coos Bay-North Bend Rotary on behalf of the Coos Foundation. The $2500 donation will partially support the fabrication of an exhibit that will open later this year entitled, Vet Ink: Military Inspired Tattoos. We are excited… Read more
Toddler Yoga featured on KCBY!
December 15, 2017Click on the picture below in order to watch the news clip that was featured on KCBY. Read more
Coos History Museum Talks Drunken Botanist on KCBY
July 15, 2017Check out Coos History Museum Executive Director, Susan Tissot, speaking about our upcoming fundraising event. You can watch the video from KCBY here. Read more
Coos History Museum Featured on Oregon Senior News July Tourism Guide
July 1, 2017The Coos History Museum was recently featured on the front page of the Oregon Senior News July Tourism Guide! The guide is out with many ideas of what to do over the summer. Read more
Coos History Museum Featured on Destination Oregon
December 17, 2016The Coos History Museum and board member Steve Greif were recently featured on a segment of Central Oregon Daily’s Destination Oregon. Check out the video to learn about how our beautiful new building came to fruition and get a glimpse inside the exhibit hall. Big thanks to everyone at Central Oregon Daily and… Read more
Coos History Museum Featured on Registrar’s Quarterly
November 30, 2016Registrar’s Quarterly featured a nice write up about the Coos History Museum’s move into the new building for their Fall 2016 newsletter. Read more