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Coos History Museum CHM

Coos History Museum CHM

Coos History Museum CHM

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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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CHM is hiring a Collections Manager! Want to join our team? Visit cooshistory.org for information on how to apply! #CoosHistory #historylovers #community #hiring #hiringnow #hiringalert #jobshiring #wearehiring #JoinOurTeam #cooshistorymuseum

CHM is hiring a Collections Manager Want to join our team Visit cooshistoryorg for informa... More

03/26/2025

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We're one week away from our April Tuesday Talk! Join us April 1 from 6-7 PM to learn what happened to Oregon's sea otters from Elakha Alliance Board President, Bob Bailey! You won't want to miss out! #freeactivities #free #CoosHistory #community #TuesdayTalk #TuesdayTalk #MembershipBenefits #historylovers #elakhaalliance

Were one week away from our April Tuesday Talk Join us April 1 from 6-7 PM to learn what h... More

03/25/2025

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Walk in Her Shoes is TOMORROW, and is now INDOORS! Join us for a guided tour of the museum, refreshments, and more as we celebrate Women's History Month! All are welcome to join us for this exciting program featuring the stories of the women who shaped Coos County's history. #MembershipPerks #WomensHistoryMonth #InternationalWomensDay #nonprofit #publicevent #kidsactivities #kidsfun #familytime #Membership #childrensactivities #cooshistorymuseum #supportlocalbusinesses #CoosBayHistory #WalkInHerShoes #herstory #CoosBayHistory

Walk in Her Shoes is TOMORROW and is now INDOORS Join us for a guided tour of the museum r... More

03/21/2025

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👣 Walk in Her Shoes: A Women's History Month Walking Tour & Tea! 🚶‍♀️ Step into the past and discover the stories of Coos Bay’s women—pioneers, workers, entrepreneurs, and changemakers—on this immersive walking tour along historic Front Street. Program ticket includes tea, refreshments, and museum admission!🌊✨ Swipe through to see what’s in store, then pre-register now to secure your spot! 📅 March 22, 2025 11 am - 3 pm | 📍 Coos History Museum 🔗 https://cooshistory.org/event-registration/ #WalkInHerShoes #WomensHistoryMonth #CoosBayHistory #herstory #publicevent #cooshistorymuseum #kidsfun #kidsactivities #nonprofit #supportlocalbusinesses #familytime #childrensactivities #InternationalWomensDay #Membership #MembershipPerksPhotos from Coos History Museum & Maritime Collections's post

Walk in Her Shoes A Womens History Month Walking Tour amp Tea Step into the past and di... More

03/13/2025

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Happy International Women's Day! Join us for FREE kids activities from 11 am - 2 pm today to celebrate the women in your life! #cooshistorymuseum #free #nonprofit #publicevent #community #kidsfun #explorersclub #familytime #CoosHistory #kidsactivities #freeactivities #childrensactivities #childhood #supportlocalbusinesses #internationalwomensday #InternationalWomensDayPhotos from Coos History Museum & Maritime Collections's post

Happy International Womens Day Join us for FREE kids activities from 11 am - 2 pm today to... More

03/08/2025

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We're one week away from Explorer's Club! Join us for our monthly FREE activities for kids and families from 11 am - 2 pm at CHM. This month is all about women's history and celebrating the women in your life! #community #CoosHistory #publicevent #cooshistorymuseum #freeactivities #freeactivitiesforkids #familytime #childrensactivities #free #explorersclub #kidsactivities #nonprofit #kidsfun #childhood

Were one week away from Explorers Club Join us for our monthly FREE activities for kids an... More

03/01/2025

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TOMORROW! Join us for our first Explorer's Club of 2025 where we'll be sculpting and learning all about African American artists! #community #free #cooshistorymuseum #BlackHistoryMonth #nonprofit #publicevent #familytime #childhood #kidsfun #kidsactivities #family #explorersclub #childrensactivities #storytelling #freeactivities #freeactivitiesforkids

TOMORROW Join us for our first Explorers Club of 2025 where well be sculpting and learning... More

02/28/2025

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Our First Tuesday Talk of 2025 is next Tuesday! Join us for a FREE lecture from Zachary Stocks, Executive Director of Oregon Black Pioneers. You won't want to miss the incredible story of York, an enslaved black man who traveled on the Lewis & Clark expedition. We'll see you there! #TuesdayTalk #oregonblackpioneers #storytelling #BlackHistoryMonth #storytelling #supportlocalbusinesses #CoosHistory #nonprofit #community #free #publicevent #TuesdayTalk #Membership #MembershipPerks #cooshistorymuseum #lecture

Our First Tuesday Talk of 2025 is next Tuesday Join us for a FREE lecture from Zachary Sto... More

01/28/2025

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Want to support your local history museum? Join our team as a Front Desk volunteer or Gallery Attendant! Visit our website or stop by the front desk to fill out an application! #CoosHistory #historymatters #nonprofitsupport #supportlocalbusinesses #coosbayoregon #CoosHistory #localhistory #community #CoosHistoryMuseum #volunteer #volunteers #volunteering #VolunteerWork #VolunteerOpportunity #volunteersmakeadifference

Want to support your local history museum Join our team as a Front Desk volunteer or Galle... More

01/25/2025

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We're 2 weeks away from our first Explorer's Club of 2025! Join us for FREE ACTIVITIES on February 8 as we celebrate Black History Month by creating sculptures inspired by the works of Black artists! We can't wait to see you there! #freeactivities #freeactivitiesforkids #coosbayoregon #nonprofit #free #localhistory #publicevent #nonprofitsupport #historymatters #BlackHistoryMonth #freeactivitiesforkids #childrensactivities #kidsactivities #family #familytime #explorersclub #childhood #kidsfun

Were 2 weeks away from our first Explorers Club of 2025 Join us for FREE ACTIVITIES on Feb... More

01/25/2025

First Tuesday Talk Lectures Series

First Tuesday Talk Lectures Series

First Tuesday Talk Lectures Series

1210 North Front Street, Coos Bay-97420

04/01/2025, 6:00 pm - 04/01/2025, 7:00 pm

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Explorer's Club

Explorer's Club

Explorer's Club

1210 North Front Street, Coos Bay-97420

04/12/2025, 11:00 am - 04/12/2025, 2:00 pm

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First Tuesday Talk Lectures Series

First Tuesday Talk Lectures Series

First Tuesday Talk Lectures Series

1210 North Front Street, Coos Bay-97420

05/06/2025, 6:00 pm - 05/06/2025, 7:00 pm

Coos History Museum

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Explorer's Club

Explorer's Club

Explorer's Club

1210 North Front Street, Coos Bay-97420

05/10/2025, 11:00 am - 05/10/2025, 2:00 pm

Coos History Museum

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First Tuesday Talk Lectures Series

First Tuesday Talk Lectures Series

First Tuesday Talk Lectures Series

1210 North Front Street, Coos Bay-97420

06/03/2025, 6:00 pm - 06/03/2025, 7:00 pm

Coos History Museum

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Explorer's Club

Explorer's Club

Explorer's Club

1210 North Front Street, Coos Bay-97420

06/14/2025, 11:00 am - 06/14/2025, 2:00 pm

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Visitor Services Coordinator

Coos History Museum CHM
Full Time - Work at Location Address

08/21/2024