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Celebrating the history and culture of Benton County, Oregon

Change the way you see Native America

After viewing the exhibit Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America, are you ready to take action? Have a resource to add to

Support Dia de los Muertos

UPDATE: We have secured a generous sponsorship from Linn-Benton-Lincoln Health Equity Alliance. We are still seeking four more sponsors at the $500 level to help

Fundraiser for Hiroshima Nagasaki exhibit

The Benton County Historical Society is honored to partner with the Corvallis Hiroshima Nagasaki Commemoration Committee to host a powerful and thought-provoking exhibit from the

copper slag from King Solomon's Mine, Isreal

Featured Artifact: Slag

Most of the artifacts and artwork donated by Mr. Raymond were accompanied by detailed descriptions which don’t fit well on exhibition labels. Here is one

Featured Artifact: Milk Stone Bead

Most of the artifacts and artwork donated by Mr. Raymond were accompanied by detailed descriptions which don’t fit well on exhibition labels. Here is one

Painting: “Mining In Retreat”

Most of the artifacts and artwork donated by Mr. Raymond were accompanied by detailed descriptions which don’t fit well on exhibition labels. Here is one

painting by Louis C. Raymond

Painting: “Ninas a Los Mineros”

Most of the artifacts and artwork donated by Mr. Raymond were accompanied by detailed descriptions which don’t fit well on exhibition labels. Here is one

Painting by Louis C. Raymond

Painting: “Ghost Town”

Most of the artifacts and artwork donated by Mr. Raymond were accompanied by detailed descriptions which don’t fit well on exhibition labels. Here is one

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