Brooks Historical Society

Brooks Historical Society We collect local history and artifacts. We have local exhibits in our late 1800s train depot. Or call for specific information 503-390-6697 or 503-393-2053.

Our general email address is [email protected]
Our Mailing address is PO Box 9265, Brooks, OR 97305. We can no longer offer tours by appointment because we are now in the midst of reorganizing our exhibits in the freight room, Plan to visit us in April 2022!

Put your tickets in for this fabulous bee themed quilt in the Brooks Depot Museum at Powerland Heritage Park. $5 per tic...
06/18/2026

Put your tickets in for this fabulous bee themed quilt in the Brooks Depot Museum at Powerland Heritage Park. $5 per ticket. Approximately 6 ft x 6 ft. Bee Cozy! The winning ticket will be drawn on August 23. It could be you!

Our used book sale is now open! We still have the same fabulous prices, 25 cents for paperbacks and 50 cents for hardbac...
06/18/2026

Our used book sale is now open! We still have the same fabulous prices, 25 cents for paperbacks and 50 cents for hardbacks. Come and browse the changing selection. At the tent outside the Brooks Depot Museum, Powerland Heritage Park.

Brooks Depot Day, June 13, 9 am to 4 pm focuses on helpful bees. Free admission and parking Powerland Heritage Park. Lea...
05/28/2026

Brooks Depot Day, June 13, 9 am to 4 pm focuses on helpful bees. Free admission and parking Powerland Heritage Park. Learn about their fascinating lives, the many different types of bees in Oregon, and how they pollinate crops. Learn how honey bees make honey, by watching an engaging video. Walk away with a honey stick snack and a book on bees with pictures, recipes, games and loads of information. Play bee scavenger hunt. Learn about the "waggle dance" and try it yourself!

Well, we had fun at S.T.E.A.M.'d Up for Kids! I hope you did too. Here are some pictures of the action around Brooks His...
05/18/2026

Well, we had fun at S.T.E.A.M.'d Up for Kids! I hope you did too. Here are some pictures of the action around Brooks Historical Society and the Brooks Depot Museum.

We will be open May 16 and part of the S.T.E.A.M'd Up for Kids event Powerland Heritage Park Look for the Bumble Bee tr...
05/14/2026

We will be open May 16 and part of the S.T.E.A.M'd Up for Kids event Powerland Heritage Park Look for the Bumble Bee transformer car, and lots of Bee themed activities.

Work has begun on the deck reconstruction and ramp. Thanks to all donors and to grants from Roundhouse and from Ag West!
04/23/2026

Work has begun on the deck reconstruction and ramp. Thanks to all donors and to grants from Roundhouse and from Ag West!

Address

3995 Brooklake Road NE
Salem, OR
97303

Telephone

+15033906697

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