Our new Page for Historical photographs is now open for your viewing pleasure We also have made available prints to be purchased thru this site with our permission according to the rights and permissions document. Click here for information and directions.
We will be offering more photographs as time permits.
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: January 15, 2012
Geercrest Foundation
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City of Silverton
Silverton Chamber of Commerce
Silverton Arts Association
The Gordon House (Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright )
Upcoming 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
Silverton Country Historical Society Annual Meeting
Saturday, January 21st 2pm Silverton Grange
The Historical Society will be introducing the new Curator, Jan Wolfard Long and electing new officers. Gus Frederick will be presenting the program on the history of Grange. He hope you can join us.
Oregon Historical Society
For questions about these events please call (503)873-7070 or e-mail us at silverton.museum@live.com
The Museum will be closed from November 1, 2011 until February 1, 2012. The time will be used for cleaning the museum, working on special projects and training new volunteers. Please contact us if you would be interested in participating (503-873-7070) or silverton.museum@live.com.
Thank you.
Museum volunteers, Ken and Delores Blust with Gus Fredrick, author of Images of America Silverton
Max, Tyler, Nancy and Tim Rose; Descendants of Homer Davenport
