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?

Making A Splash Exhibit OpeningSeptember 30, 2026
Thursday, October 22 at 4:30pm Water flows to the ocean via rivers, streams, and estuaries, connecting animal habitats and providing food, shelter, and homes for many species. From mountainous streams to coastal estuaries, wherever water runs, these creatures make a splish splash! This exhibit explores our watery environments with representations of animals and their habitats. … Continue reading Making A Splash Exhibit Opening
Family Heritage Resource FairSeptember 29, 2026
Friday, October 16, 4:30-7:30pm Join the Lincoln County Historical Society (LCHS) and the Lincoln County Genealogical Society (LCGS) for the first annual Family Heritage Resource Fair at the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center! The LCGS will feature 1-on-1 ancestor lookups, free online resources, preserving family heritage, local family history authors, and a free drawing for an … Continue reading Family Heritage Resource Fair
Resilience: Multicultural Presentations at the PMHCAugust 21, 2026
Join us at the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center on Saturday, September 12th from 1pm-4pm for a program on cultural heritage in our county in conjunction with our current exhibits, Oregon Voices and Currents in Lincoln County. The program will start with guest speaker, author and historian Ted Cox, speaking about the Toledo Incident, with updated … Continue reading Resilience: Multicultural Presentations at the PMHC
The Curve of Time: Readings by Heather HendersonJune 25, 2026
— Friday, July 17th at 6pm. Join audiobook narrator, Heather Henderson, for live readings from The Curve of Time, by M. Wilie Blanchet on Friday, July 17th at 6pm. This historical Pacific Northwest maritime memoir follows Blanchet’s trips she took with her children in the 1920s-1930s in a 25-foot cabin cruiser, Caprice. Heather has won … Continue reading The Curve of Time: Readings by Heather Henderson
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

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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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