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About Us

Our Story

Motivated by a group of Josephine County citizens with a passion for history, the Josephine County Historical Society was incorporated in May of 1960, following the celebration of Oregon’s 100th birthday. The purpose and goals of the Josephine County Historical Society were to establish a museum for artifact collections and exhibits and to organize a research library for paper documents and research.

Mural inspiration for 6th and F

Meet The Team

Our board of directors

Jodi Wainwright, President

Curt Hall, Vice President

Joan Momsen, Secretary

Martha Metcalf, Treasurer

Linda Fuidge, Events

Taylor Roberts, Living History Players

Ken Bell, Buildlings

Darrel Johnston, Grounds

Directors at Large

Jan Greenblatt

Sharon Allen

Valerie Hall

Leta Neiderheiser

Jim VanDelden

Evan Strickland

Newsletters

Members of the Josephine County Historical Society receive a copy of the bi-monthly newsletter. Check out past issues below!

Contact Us

512 SW 5th St

Grants Pass, OR 97526

541-479-7827

Hours

Library open Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm

Schmidt House Tours Tuesday-Friday 11am-3pm

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The office, research library and bookstore are located next door to the Schmidt House. The office is at 5th and K St and has a parking lot attached.

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