TILLAMOOK, Ore. – The Tillamook County Pioneer Museum is excited to welcome all community members to the 18th annual Festival of Trees. The fundraiser will be held at the museum on Friday, December 9 from 5:30-8:30pm. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served for the gala to set the holiday mood while guests peruse the many silent auction items available…
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2022 Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards Announced: Barbara Trout, Tillamook County Pioneer Museum Board Receives Standout Volunteer Recognition
Salem, OR—Individuals, organizations, and projects that have made outstanding contributions to preserving Oregon’s heritage will receive Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards. Awards recognize action taken to preserve and share Oregon’s heritage over and above the call of duty. “This year’s award recipients represent projects that serve as inspiration and models for preserving Oregon’s stories, especially the lesser told and untold stories,”…
Pioneer Museum explores ‘Power of Place’ with a new exhibit opening April 9th
TILLAMOOK, Ore. – The Tillamook County Pioneer Museum will explore Tillamook’s defining industries in its newest temporary exhibit, “The Power of Place: Tillamook’s Founding Industries,” opening April, 2022. The exhibit, which will remain on display through December, highlights the earliest business ventures in Tillamook County, how the distinctive natural environment made them successful, and where they stand today. “The industries…
OREGON HERITAGE COMMISSION GRANTS AWARDED FOR HISTORY PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE – Tillamook County Pioneer Museum Awarded $3,000
Oregon Heritage Commission has awarded $380,000 in grants to 31 organizations throughout the state. The grants will help fund a variety of projects including collection preservation and access, research, oral history, exhibits, and performance projects. Award amounts ranged $350 – $20,000. Funded projects: Albany Regional Museum, in Albany, update exhibit content to improve preservation, address accessibility, and tell diverse stories…
Tillamook County Pioneer Museum Holds 17th Annual Festival of Trees Fundraiser Dec. 10th
TILLAMOOK, Ore. – Next month the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum will host its largest annual event. The 17th annual Festival of Trees gala will be held at the museum on December 10 from 5:30-8:00pm. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served and live music will set the holiday mood before the silent auction begins. Tickets are $35 in advance, and…
Pioneer Museum Begins New Project with Community Grant Assistance – Inventory & Digitize Entire Collection
TILLAMOOK, Ore. – This month the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum began a large-scale inventory project to digitize records and catalogue its entire object collection. The Object Reconciliation and Accountability Project will improve recordkeeping and inform museum staff on best object care and storage. It will also address the rehousing needs of thousands of TCPM artifacts from the Latimer Quilt and…
Pioneer Museum Exhibit Grand Opening July 1st – “A Time to Shine: 130 Years of the Tillamook County Fair”
TILLAMOOK, Ore. – The Tillamook County Pioneer Museum will be ringing in its newest, temporary exhibit on July 1, 2021. “A Time to Shine: 130 Years of the Tillamook County Fair” will celebrate one of the North Coast’s most beloved annual events. Planned to dovetail the actual fair this year, this exhibit will explore the rich history, traditions, and fun…
New Collections Manager at the Tillamook Pioneer Museum
TILLAMOOK, Ore. – In May, the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum welcomed another member to its staff, Peyton Tracy, who will serve as the museum’s assistant director and collections manager. “I’m beyond thrilled to be returning to Oregon and joining such an exciting organization,” Tracy said. “The wealth of history held within the collections is impressive and important, and the dedication…
Artwalk Set For Saturday, May 22nd
Local non-profit art organization, Art Accelerated, reminds you to mark your calendar for the fourth Saturday of each month for the monthly Artwalk. This month, visit all of the businesses below to check out local art on display for your enjoyment and/or purchase. Invite your friends and neighbors to take the opportunity to see what local artists have been up…
Spring with Art Accelerated: Events, Classes, Readings and Artwalk
Art Accelerated, local non-profit artist organization, announces upcoming events, classes and readings sure to get one’s creative juices flowing again. Thomas Merton, scholar and author, once said, “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” Now is the time to make the best of these opportunities in our community. The always popular Adult/Child/Family Paint Event…