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Spring Gala 2025: Heritage Honors

This year, we’re honoring longstanding businesses in our community that have been integral to our history. The evening will feature an exciting auction of unique artifacts, and all proceeds will support our mission to preserve history and build connections between generations.

Sheep to Shawl 2025

Free events in Salem, Oregon include WHC 39th annual signature event, Sheep to Shawl. This free public festival will include tours, live demonstrations, living history performers, crafts and games, food, live music, and other entertainment.

In Freedom’s Footsteps: Juneteenth Community History Walk

2025 Walk: Gorman Family. On June 19, 2025, we will host our 3rd Juneteenth Community History Walk, following in the footsteps of the Gorman family, whose story of reunification despite enslavement, cross-continental journeys, and decades is nothing short of remarkable.

Archaeology: More than Rocks!

Archaeology: More Than Rocks* as children collectively unearth history and science. Using a miniature dig site and a variety of authentic and replica artifacts, students will [...]

$12

Master Class: Historic Property Research 

WHC 1313 Mill St, Salem, OR, United States

Join the research staff of the Willamette Heritage Center for a hands-on class exploring historic property research in Salem, Oregon.

Archaeology: More Than Rocks!

Archaeology: More Than Rocks* as children collectively unearth history and science. Using a miniature dig site and a variety of authentic and replica artifacts, students will [...]

$12

Grand Opening: Caboose 507

[FREE admission to the Museum all day from 10 am - 4 pm] On September 19, 2025, at 10 AM, Willamette Heritage Center will open [...]

Caboose ADA Ramp Closure

The ADA Ramp has been temporarily closed to make it more accessible and meet code requirements.  We are sorry for the inconvenience.  The caboose remains [...]

Closed: MLK Day

Willamette Heritage Center will be closed in observation of Martin Luther King Day