Tillamook County Historical Society

05/11/2026

Tillamook Co. Historical Society monthly meeting
Tues. 5/12 @ 1:00 pm
Main Library -
Hatfield Room

04/18/2026

The Tillamook County Historical Society was proud to sponsor last night’s event, Dory Fishers—Kickin’ Sand and Story Tellin’!

Around 40 attendees gathered to hear captivating stories, history, and unforgettable moments from four Pacific City dorymen. The panel was facilitated by author Jay Taylor, whose book Persistent Callings: Seasons of Work and Identity on the Oregon Coast explores the cultural and economic history of the Nestucca Valley on the Oregon coast.

A special thank you to the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum for hosting the event, set against the perfect backdrop of the traveling exhibit Launching Through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City. Created by Linfield University in partnership with the Pacific City Dorymen’s Association, the exhibit shares the rich history and ongoing traditions of the dory fleet through community stories, artifacts, and photographs.

The exhibit will be on display through April 30, you don’t want to miss it!

It was a wonderful evening celebrating Pacific City's unique fishing traditions.

04/10/2026

Tillamook County Historical Society Meeting Tuesday, April 14 @ 1:00 pm
Location - Tillamook Main Library
Hatfield Room

03/22/2026

TCHS had a great time at the Historic Coast Guard Boathouse—such an informative and engaging program! It’s always inspiring to learn more about our local history in a place that brings it to life so vividly. If you ever get the chance to attend an event here, don’t miss it! They open to the public during the summer months. https://www.tillamookbayheritageroute.org/historicboathouse

03/22/2026

What a great way to kick-off spring break!

"Launching Through the Surf" focuses on the historical and contemporary role of dorymen and dories in the life of Pacific City.

This traveling exhibit was created by Linfield University in partnership with the Pacific City Dorymen’s Association.

On display at the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum March 20 - April 30.

03/17/2026

We have a few spaces open at our event this Saturday, March 21 @ Garibaldi Historic Coast Guard pier. If you are interested please contact us at [email protected].

03/12/2026

Congratulations to the Oregon Black Pioneers on receiving the Oregon Equity Award! We’re especially proud that our local Tillamook County Pioneer Museum recently hosted their powerful display on “York,” the enslaved member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition whose story continues to educate and inspire. Thank you for helping bring this important history to our community.

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03/10/2026

Quick quiz for the day: Can you answer this question—do you know the maiden names of your grandmothers?

According to Crista Cowan, Corporate Genealogist at Ancestry, 56% of Americans don’t know their grandmothers’ maiden names. That’s a big missing piece of family history!

In this video, Crista shares why maiden names matter in genealogy and offers a few simple tips to help you start uncovering them.

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12/19/2025

Please join us for a history of Neskowin by Jim Affolter at our Tillamook County Historical Society Annual Meeting.

11/15/2025

We are at the fairground's Holiday Bazaar today and next Friday and Saturday. We have lots of local history books for sale and would love to have you drop by and say hello.