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Driving demonstration in 1907 on North 6th Street

Our Mission

Josephine County Historical Society is a nonprofit historical society in Josephine County, Oregon. Our mission is to collect, preserve, and share the history of our community. Through exhibits, events, and educational programs, we aim to inspire a love of history and a sense of pride in our shared heritage.

Support Us!

There are many ways to support the Josephine County Historical Society. Click here to learn how, or click below to donate directly!

Resources

Josephine County Historical Society is primarily a research library. Our library contains many documents including family histories, photos, maps, newspapers and much more! We also maintain the Schmidt House Museum- a house donated to us by the Schmidt Family which we have turned into a museum featuring original pieces and donations from around the area. 

Our Living History Players perform in the community by dressing up as historical figures and sharing about their character's life. They are a volunteer organization grown from the Historical Society.

Sundays Make History

Our own volunteer, Joan Momsen, is a life-long resident of Grants Pass, OR. She has published multiple books that are for sale in the Historical Society library and regularly writes for The Courier. Check out some of her latest Sundays Make History articles below!

Women reading and editing Daily Couriers
Wolf creek train
Newspapers

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Pioneer Spirits
    Pioneer Spirits
    Sat, Oct 19
    Grants Pass
    Grants Pass, 508 SW 5th St, Grants Pass, OR 97526, USA
    Grants Pass, 508 SW 5th St, Grants Pass, OR 97526, USA
  • Christmas Open House
    Christmas Open House
    Sat, Dec 14
    Grants Pass
    Grants Pass, 508 SW 5th St, Grants Pass, OR 97526, USA
    Grants Pass, 508 SW 5th St, Grants Pass, OR 97526, USA
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