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The Coos County Historical Society, founded in 1891 is a private, not-for-profit organization supported entirely by memberships, donations, admission fees, bookstore income, and grants. We are recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service: tax ID # 93-0446513.

You may donate by check or credit card, over the phone or online. Donations to the organization are tax-deductible.

We implement our mission through professional staff under the direction of a dedicated Board of Trustees, with the invaluable assistance of literally hundreds of volunteers.

You can read more about our history here.

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Join us in one week for our March Tuesday Talk, featuring PhD candidate from Klamath Falls Karen Caverly-Molineaux. The presentation will be about the complexities of being an early 1900s-woman theater owner, focusing on Mrs. Elizabeth A. Hartman of Bandon: film exhibitor, businesswoman and entrepreneur. We are excited have Karen Caverly-Molineaux expounding on women theater owner's of Oregon's Silent Era. Event is free for Museum Members, and $7 for the public. 📆 Tuesday, March 3rd 🕚 Doors open at 5:30 PM for a talk from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 📍 Coos History Museum, 1210 N Front St. #cooshistorymuseum #coosbayor #localhistorymatters #supportlocal #coosbay #cooscounty #historymuseum #supportlocalhistory #OregonHistory
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02/24/2026

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Join us in two weeks at the Coos History Museum for our March Tuesday Talk with guest Karen Caverly-Molineaux, who will be talking about Women Theater Owners of Oregon's Silent Era. Karen Caverly-Molineaux is a PhD candidate from Klamath Falls who will be presenting on the complexities of being an early 1900s-woman theater owner, focusing on film exhibitioner, businesswoman and entrepreneur Mrs. Elizabeth A. Hartman of Bandon. Event is free for Museum Members, and $7 for the public. 📆 Tuesday, March 3rd 🕠 Doors open at 5:30 PM for a talk from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 📍 Coos History Museum, 1210 N Front St. #cooshistorymuseum #coosbayor #HistoryTalk #TuesdayTalk #LectureSeries #coosbayevents
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02/20/2026

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We'll be opening a little later today due to weather. Come visit us from 12-5 PM today, and stay safe out there! #cooshistorymuseum
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02/18/2026

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Happy Birthday Oregon🎂 and Happy Valentine's Day💌! Join us to celebrate from 11 AM - 2 PM for FREE activities for kids and families of all ages! Explorer's Club is held monthly on the Second Saturday and is sponsored by the Coquille Animal Hospital. #ExplorersClub #CoosHistoryMuseum #KidsActivities #ValentinesDay #CoosBayHistory #CHM #HolidayFun #kids #kidslife #kidscrafts #kidsactivities #cooscounty
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02/14/2026

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February is Black History Month, and we honor the stories, resilience and contributions of Black Americans whose impact has shaped our communities and our shared history. #blackhistorymonth #cooshistorymuseum #coosbayor #southernoregoncoast #localmuseum #localhistorymatters #BlackHistoryIsAmericanHistory
February is Black History Month and we honor the stories resilience and contributions of B... More

02/11/2026

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Let the good times roll! Join us next week at Restaurant O (260 S. Broadway St.) for a Mardi Gras catered dinner. Expect vibrant vibes, festive flavors, and a night where cuisine and celebration collide. 💜💛💚 Register online at cooshistory.org, or in person at 1210 N. Front St Coos Bay, OR. #cooshistorymuseum #coosbayor #southernoregoncoast #supportlocal #cooscounty #thingstodo #mardigras
Let the good times roll Join us next week at Restaurant O 260 S Broadway St for a Mardi G... More

02/10/2026

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We will be kicking of the month of March with our March First Tuesday Talk featuring Karen Caverly-Molineaux. PhD candidate Caverly-Molineaux's talk will focus Mrs. Elizabeth A. Hartman: film exhibitor, businesswoman and entrepreneur. Come visit the museum March 3rd to learn more about Women Theater Owners of Oregon's Silent Era. Event is free for Museum Members, and $7 for the public. 📆Tuesday, March 3rd 🕠Doors open at 5:30 PM for a talk from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 📍Coos History Museum 1210 N Front St. #cooshistorymuseum #coosbayor #southernoregoncoast #localmuseum #cooscountyoregon #localhistorymatters #supportlocal #coosbay
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02/10/2026

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💕 Free Kids' Valentine's Crafts! Join us next Saturday, February 14th from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM for an afternoon of Valentine's crafts. Drop in, have some fun, and make a craft for your loved ones 💚💙 🕚 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM 📆 February 14th, 2026 📍Coos History Museum, 1210 Front St. Coos Bay, OR 97420 #cooshistorymuseum #coosbayor #familyfun #localmuseum #cooscountyoregon #supportlocal #historymuseum #supportlocalhistory #thingstodo
Free Kids Valentines Crafts Join us next Saturday February 14th from 1100 AM - 200 PM for... More

02/07/2026

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Due to an unexpected emergency, tonight's Tuesday Talk is cancelled. For more information, please visit cooshistory.org.
Due to an unexpected emergency tonights Tuesday Talk is cancelled For more information ple... More

02/03/2026

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We are one week away from our first Tuesday Talk of 2026! Join us next Tuesday at the Coos History Museum for our special guest, local author Barbara Robertson Drake. It will be a night of sharing stories in an attempt to connect with friends, family and beyond. 📆February 3 | 6-7 PM 📍1210 N Front St. #cooshistorymuseum #coosbayor #southernoregoncoast #localmuseum #localhistorymatters #supportlocalhistory #thingstodo
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01/27/2026

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