About the Museum

The museum is owned by the Coquille Valley Historical Society, established in May of 2005. Thanks to the interest and generosity of Bob Taylor, former owner of Taylor's Sport Shop, the museum is located in his old store.

The museum's collection includes the Lee Peterson tool collection, the Wilkins Photography Studio photographs, Leland Simpsons antiques, a turn-of-the-century printing press and type, a blacksmith forge and tools, as well as a selection of books from the old Riverton schoolhouse, old photographs and a variety of other displays.

 

 

Location:(map)

153 N. Central
Coquille, OR 97423

Hours:

10:00am - 2:00pm Saturdays
Special hours during the summer before the Sawdust Theater performances

Admission:

$2 or free with Society membership

Society membership:(Application)

$12/year - Individual
$15/year - Family
$100/year - Organization

Meetings are held the first and third Thursdays of the month at 7:15 pm in the Museum.

Board of Directors:

President - Bob Taylor
Vice president - Patti Strain
Treasurer - Mary Barton
Secretary - Jordi Lindegren
Board members: Penny Lavey, Ben Barton, Tom Gilliard, Hal Strain, Ken Hooten

Donations:

The society will have 501(c)(3) status in June of 2006. Donations are gladly accepted and are tax deductible. Contact Patti Strain at 541.572.5400 for more information.