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What We Offer

History is always changing.... and so are the exhibits and programs offered by the Lincoln County Historical Society. Visit our museum stores for books and gifts that offer a closer connection to the fascinating history of this coastal region. Delve deeper into the past in the Research Library. Check out our What's New section for programs that bring history alive and explore issues affecting life in Lincoln County, Oregon.

The mission of the Lincoln County Historical Society is to collect, preserve, interpret and exhibit objects and information illustrative of the story of Lincoln County for the education and betterment of the community and of the public interest. The Society as an educational institution will also act as a research agency and cultural center.

Pacific Maritime Heritage Center

Open Wednesday-Sunday 11am – 4pm A major museum and interactive center on Newport's working wharf, featuring maritime-related exhibits and art. Learn More

Burrows House Museum

Open Saturday-Sunday, 11am-4pm. Built in 1895, this Queen-Anne Victorian house turned museum holds a long and colorful history. Learn More

Log Cabin Research Library

Open by Appointment, the library houses thousands of photographs, documents, maps, and records pertaining to local and regional topics. Learn More

Join the Historical Society

As a member, you will receive a discount in our museum shops, our newsletter, and invitations to special events.

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Our governing body

The Lincoln County Historical Society (LCHS) is the 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that governs our two museum locations and public education programs. The Lincoln County Historical Society was formed in1948 to preserve the history of the county.

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What's New at the LCHS?

Ernest Bloch Music Symposium ReturnsJune 19, 2026
Saturday, July 11, 2:30pm at the PMHC Ernest Bloch – Ambler Through the Redwoods, Agate Beach Rockhound. Annual Music Symposium. The Lincoln County Historical Society’s Ernest Bloch Legacy Committee will present their annual summer Ernest Bloch Music Symposium at the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center in the Doerfler Family Theater. The program will be on Saturday, … Continue reading Ernest Bloch Music Symposium Returns
4th of July Jamboree!June 16, 2026
Join us at the PMHC for the 4th of July Jamboree! We’ll have live music, games, pie and ice cream, a silent auction, crafts, and, of course, the best place to watch fireworks in Newport! Click on the poster below to purchase tickets!
Maritime Library Ribbon CuttingMay 27, 2026
Join us at the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center for the opening of our new Maritime Library on Saturday, June 6th at 2pm! We partnered with the Oregon Coots to host their maritime collection and will feature a rich catalog of maritime related books, charts, and magazines for guests to enjoy and for members of the … Continue reading Maritime Library Ribbon Cutting
Western Flyer: From Fisheries to ScienceMay 12, 2026
Join the Western Flyer Foundation and the Lincoln County Historical Society for an evening of film and conversation featuring The Western Flyer with Nick Offerman and a panel on cooperative fisheries science with local scientists and fishermen at the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center at 5:30pm on Wednesday, May 20. Panel moderated by Jack Barth (Oregon … Continue reading Western Flyer: From Fisheries to Science
Annual Meeting, Cultural Talk, and Exhibit OpeningMay 8, 2026
Join the LCHS for their Annual Meeting on Saturday, May 23, at 1pm at the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center. We will have a talk on the history of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians by Bud Lane, Vice-Chair of Tribal Council for the Tribe and LCHS Board Member, and the opening of Oregon Historical Society’s traveling exhibit, Oregon … Continue reading Annual Meeting, Cultural Talk, and Exhibit Opening

Claim your seat!

Sponsor a Doerfler Family Theater seat for $300! The seat will be engraved with the words of your choosing. This could be in memory or honor of someone special who loves the PMHC or Lincoln County history, or simply your name. Help support the LCHS and claim “your” seat in our theater by clicking on the photo above!

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545 SW 9th Street, Newport, OR 97365

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For more information about the life and work of composer Ernest Bloch visit http://www.ernestbloch.org/

Hours & Admission

The Pacific Maritime Heritage Center is open Wednesday-Sunday from 11am to 4pm. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children 13-17, kids under 12 get in free.

The Burrows House is open Saturday-Sunday, 11am to 4pm. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children 13-17, kids under 12 get in free. *County Residents are now FREE!

Family and group rates available. LCHS and Active Duty Military members receive free admission.

The Research Library is open by appointment. Call for more information.

Onsite parking is available at both museums, and all Historical Society buildings are wheelchair accessible.

Lincoln County Historical Society
541-265-7509