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Marion County Historical Museum
260 12th Street SE
Salem, OR
Phone: 503-364-2128
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Statement of Purpose
To collect and preserve Marion County history, and to educate residents and visitors about the importance of history to the community today, with an eye towards building a better future.
Highlights & Collections
From historic typewriters to a unique Indian canoe, the Marion County Historical Society museums invites people curious about history and its effects on us. Main exhiibits deal with Kalapuya Indian culture and how the typewriter changes businesses and schools. Other exhibits feature late 19th century life, education, A.C. Gilbert, and heritage trees. Also a research library and archives.
Exhibits & Special Events
Kalapuyans in Willamette Valley. Pioneer life. Changing special exhibits.
"The Office Revolution" exhibit
- Until December 31, 1998.
- How the typewriter changed business, government and education in Marion County.
"A Second Look at Chemawa Indian School"
- Talk by Sue Ann Reddick
- 7:30 p.m., Feb. 2, Card Room, Mission Mill building, 1313 Mill St. SE, Salem.
"Wallace House: A Lost Historical Site"
- Talk by Don Ujohn
- 7:30 p.m., March 2, Card Room, Mission Mill Building, 1313 Mill St. SE, Salem.
"Oregon's Environment: A Legacy of our History"
- Talk by Bill Robbins
- 7:30 p.m., April 6, Card Room, Mission Mill Building, 1313 Mill St. SE, Salem.
"Rejoice In The City: Church Architecture in Salem"
- A joint lecture and tour sponsored by the Marion County Historical Society and the Friends of Historic Deepwood. Dates will be May 8-9 or May 15-16. Contact the museum for details.
Hours
10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.
Admission & Directions
- Adults $2;
- seniors and students $1.
Park in Mission Mill parking lot at 1313 Mill St. SE and walk to museum building on northwest corner of Mission Mill Village grounds, or turn south onto 13th Street from State Street, travel until street ends, and turn right. The museum is at the end of the alley.
Key Personnel
Kyle R. Jansson, Executive Director
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