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Changing Exhibit: Let’s Play!
A Heritage Invitational Exhibit looking at the history of sports in the Mid-Willamette Valley. Open during regular museum hours Wednesday - Saturday, 10am - 4 [...]
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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.
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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.
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4th of July – Museum Closed
Willamette Heritage Center will be closed on Independence Day, July 4, 2025.
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Changing Exhibit: Caralyn B. Shelton, The Nation’s First Female Governor
WHC 1313 Mill St, Salem, OR, United StatesIn her three-day tenure as acting Oregon Governor, Caralyn B. Shelton demonstrated that a woman could execute the duties of the highest state office.
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Archaeology: More than Rocks!
Archaeology: More Than Rocks*Â as children collectively unearth history and science. Using a miniature dig site and a variety of authentic and replica artifacts, students will [...]
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Master Class: Historic Property ResearchÂ
WHC 1313 Mill St, Salem, OR, United StatesJoin the research staff of the Willamette Heritage Center for a hands-on class exploring historic property research in Salem, Oregon.
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Archaeology: More Than Rocks!
Archaeology: More Than Rocks*Â as children collectively unearth history and science. Using a miniature dig site and a variety of authentic and replica artifacts, students will [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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Closed: MLK Day
Willamette Heritage Center will be closed in observation of Martin Luther King Day
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National Day Service Volunteer
National Day Service Volunteer
2026-01-14T00:00:00-08:00
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