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.
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
National Day Service Volunteer
National Day Service Volunteer
Museum Closed 11/27/26 – 11/30/26
Willamette Heritage Center will be closed in preparation for Magic at the Mill.Â
Museum Exhibits Closed
The museum exhibits will be closed 11/26 - 11/29 as we prepare for Magic at the Mill. Retail shops will remain open during their regular [...]
Magic at the Mill 2025
Willamette Heritage Center invites you to the annual holiday lights festival - Magic at the Mill!
Museum Closed
Willamette Heritage Center is closed in observance New Year's Day.
Curator Tour
Join us quarterly for special themed tours of the museum, led by the museum’s curator, and see the museum in a new way! January 30, 2026, 10 AM - Fleece to Fabric. Learn about the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill - the processes, people and products.
Annual Membership Meeting
Willamette Heritage Center will vote on the incoming board at the membership meeting.
Exhibit: Echoes of ’76
February 13, 2026 - August 1, 2026 Special Changing Exhibit. Learn more here.
Exhibit Opening: Echoes of 1776
In 2026, the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the drafting and signing of the Declaration of Independence. What do the events of 1776 mean for people living in the Mid-Willamette Valley? In this multi-part, multi-disciplinary exhibit we will explore how echoes from the year 1776 continue to be heard in our community today.Â