Services we provide

Who We Are! - MCHS Mission

"The Marion County Historical Society (MCHS), a community resource, promotes the appreciation of regional history by present and future generations. The Society connects the past to the present by preserving and interpreting the county's cultural and natural history."

Where We've Been!

• Established July 11, 1950 to promote historical research and education by collecting, preserving, studying and exhibiting historic artifacts, manuscripts and photographs
• Organized one of the earliest county historical societies in Oregon
• Published a variety of journals and books since 1955
• Championed the preservation of the Jason Lee House and Parsonage, Thomas Kay Woolen Mill and Historic Deepwood Estate
• Opened a museum and research library in the former Thomas Kay Woolen Mill Retail Store at Mission Mill Museum in 1984
• Sponsored numerous educational programs and special events
• Received a Certificate of Commendation from the American Association for State and Local History for Excellence in Local History in 1999
• Compiled and published Discovering Marion County History: A Researcher's Guide to Heritage Organizations and Their Collection in 2004
• Completed a renovation of exhibit, research and storage areas to enhance public use.
• Initiated the MCHS Education Outreach Program to provide field trips and classroom education for students in local public and private schools.

Address

Museum & Education Center
1313 Mill Street SE Salem, Oregon
On the north west corner of the Mission Mill Museum campus
in the former Thomas Kay Woolen Mill Retail Store.
Open Tuesday - Saturday, 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m

Notice The library & archives are closed February 2 - 8 for renovation

Hours

Tuesday thru Friday Noon - 4:00pm
Saturday by prearranged appointment
Call:503-364-2128 or email: archives@missionmill.org or mchs@marionhistory.org,

Closed
New Years Day
Martin Luther King Day
President's Day
Memorial Day
July 4th
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Week between Christmas and New Years

Marion County Historical Society
"Exploring the Region's Heritage"

Inspiring New Generations of Local Historians by
Exploring and Preserving Marion County History Since 1950

Services

• Research
  • Family geneology
  • Subject searches
• Photos for sale
• Presentations about local history