The Oregon Historical Society is dedicated to making Oregon’s long, rich history visible and accessible to all. For more than a century, we have served as the state’s collective memory, gathering and preserving a vast collection of artifacts, photographs, films, manuscripts, books, and oral histories.
 
Researchers from around the world travel to our library, unearthing information that challenges conventional thinking. Curious individuals come to us to explore their family trees or discover the history of their homes or neighborhoods. Archaeologists, environmentalists, filmmakers, architects, novelists, artists, and others all find their way to us, asking questions, making discoveries, creating knowledge.
 
We share our vast collection through thought-provoking museum exhibits and robust digital platforms. We bring history directly to Oregon’s students in ways that bridge gaps of time and perspective, and we support lifelong learning through our many public lectures and events. We advance critical inquiry through the Oregon Historical Quarterly, a journal that has sparked conversations throughout our community for over a century.

Education

Museums

Publishing

Oregon Historical Society

Kerry Tymchuk

Shawna Gandy

Dana Miller

Nicole Yasuhara

Helen B Louise

Sheri Neal

Rachel Randles

Molly Cochran

Dwight Peterson

Museum Operations Team

Marketing and Communications Team

Development and Fundraising Team

Leadership Team

Teams at Oregon Historical Society

Museum Operations Team

Marketing and Communications Team

Development and Fundraising Team

Leadership Team