Welcome to the Silverton Country Historical Society

and Museum of Silverton, Oregon

Our Mission

To discover and gather historical material illustrative of the history of the community, its life, conditions, events and activities. To provide for the preservation and use of such materials and sponsor research in archeological and historical areas. To foster the preservation of historical buildings, sites and monuments to encourage the intelligent use of them. To conduct educational programs in the field of history through publications, meetings and the observance of historical anniversaries.

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This page was last updated: April 19, 2012

Geercrest Foundation

City of Silverton

Silverton Chamber of Commerce

Silverton Arts Association

The Gordon House  (Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright )

Current Events

Willamette Women: Our History is Our Strength

2nd Annual Heritage Extravaganza

Friday, January 20 – Saturday, March 10, 2012

The Silverton Museum will be highlighting seven women from Silverton's History at this event.  Click the star link for more information

Oregon Historical Society

For questions about these events please call (503)873-7070 or e-mail us at silverton.museum@live.com

The volunteers at the museum have been very busy getting the museum ready for spring.  We invite you to come take a look and see what’s new.  The museum is open on Saturday and Sunday 1-4 and by appointment.  Please contact us at 503-873-7070 or silverton.museum@live.com. 

Museum volunteers, Ken and Delores Blust with Gus Frederick, author of Images of America Silverton

Max, Tyler, Nancy and Tim Rose; Descendants of Homer Davenport