Local history
Access historic periodicals, browse books on Oregon’s history, and learn about upcoming lectures and special events.
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Josephine County Historical Society
Experience stories and artifacts from Josephine County’s past.
Learn moreSouthern Oregon Historical Society
Explore the stories and artifacts of our common heritage.
learn moreDive-in to a specific subject
- Eugenics in Oregon
- Oregon was one of 33 states to enact eugenics law in America. Learn more through the State Library of Oregon.
- Oregon Black Pioneers
- Explore digital exhibits on the rich history of Black pioneers throughout Oregon.
- The Takelma Tribe Today
- The Takelma are a Native American people who originally lived in the Rogue Valley until they were forced to relocate in the mid-1850s.
Archives and encyclopedias
- Chinese Americans in Oregon
- Explore everything from the Oregon Trail and Native Americans, to the arts and archeology of Oregon. Learn about the Cantonese-Chinese during the Pioneer Period in the 1850s.
- Historic Oregon Newspapers
- Search and access complete content for historic Oregon newspapers dating back to 1946.
- NDNHistory Research
- Browse a collection of essays on the history and anthropology of Oregon's indigenous tribes.
Museums
Visit these museums to celebrate the history of Native American tribes in Oregon.

The Museum at Warm Springs
Experience the sounds, craftsmanship, and sights of the rich cultures that make up the Confederated Tribes of The Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon.

High Desert Museum
Discover the natural world and cultural history of the High Desert through artful exhibits, alluring animals, engaging programs and meaningful history.

Tamástslikt Cultural Institute
Immerse yourself in the history, culture and hospitality of the people who have lived on this land for more than 10,000 years.