Part 2: U.S. Navy Veteran Robert Rose
The previous story contained Robert Rose’s account of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. He survived but the ship he was on (the Nevada) was damaged.
Martha Fraundorf
November 29, 2023
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Celebrating the history and culture of Benton County, Oregon
U.S. Navy Veteran Robert Rose
In conjunction with Veterans Day, the Corvallis Museum opened a new exhibit which details the military service and later contributions of several Benton County veterans.
Martha Fraundorf
November 24, 2023
Featured Artifact: Queen Conch
When the Benton County Historical Society obtained the Horner Collection from Oregon State University, it acquired hundreds of shells donated by collectors, including Julia Beard,
Martha Fraundorf
November 10, 2023
Oregon Myrtlewood
The Oregon myrtle tree grows only in a small area of southwestern Oregon and Northern California. The tree is evergreen, with yellow flowers and leaves
Martha Fraundorf
November 4, 2023
Water Works: Religious Uses
Water Works is a current exhibition at the Philomath Museum that features object related to how we use water. One topic the exhibition doesn’t cover
Martha Fraundorf
October 26, 2023
Part 2: The Old Neighborhood: Corvallis Fifth Street
This entry continues Steven Shelton’s recollections of life on 5th Street between Harrison and Polk, in Corvallis, Oregon, during the 1930s. For him, as an
Martha Fraundorf
October 12, 2023
The Old Neighborhood: Corvallis Fifth Street
From 1924 to 1940, the Shelton family lived at 535 NW Fifth Street in Corvallis. Father Wilbur was part-owner of Corl’s Book Shop in downtown
Martha Fraundorf
October 5, 2023
Corvallis Fall Festival 50th Anniversary
This coming weekend (September 23-24, 2023), the Corvallis Fall Festival will celebrate its 50th anniversary. The event was created in 1973 by the Chamber of
Martha Fraundorf
September 21, 2023
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