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P.O. Box 35
Philomath, OR 97370
541.929.6230
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Online Exhibitions of Oregon Art and History

Can You Hear Me? Now? - sound communication artifacts historical exhibition Can You Hear Me? Now?

Travel through Can You Hear Me? Now? and explore the evolution of sound communication technology from the days of travelling musicians to today's era of cyberspace.

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Philomath Colleges

Tale of Two Colleges:
Philomath College and the College of Philomath

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Online exhibition featuring history of Camp Adair, Oregon

They Called it "Swamp Adair"

A history of Oregon's Camp Adair including impacts on the lives of the soldiers sent there during World War II, on the land and people of Benton County, and on the regional economy. Tour exhibition online>>>
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Queen of the Coast Range: Marys Peak in the 20th Century

Queen of the Coast Range:
Marys Peak in the 20th Century

Themes of this online exhibit will include "Silent Sentry: Protection on the Peak", "Natural Resources", "Life on Marys Peak" and "Fun on Marys Peak". Tour exhibition online>>>
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Online Coin, currency and commemorative medal museum exhibition

Coins, Currency & Commemorative Medals

Coins, Currency & Commemorative Medals from the museum collection. Tour exhibition online >>>
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Decorative Arts Exhibition: Home Is Where The Art Is

Home Is Where The Art Is

Exhibition of decorative arts from the museum collection was open June 19-August 22, 2009. Tour exhibition online >>>
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Memory Of Place art exhibition

Memory of Place:
Artistic Impressions of Linn & Benton County Historical Landmarks

Corvallis Art Guild and Benton County Historical Society present a juried art show in support of National Historic Preservation Month 2010. Tour exhibition online >>>
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Exphrasis art poetry museum exhibition

Ekphrasis: Poets Ponder Photographs

An exhibition of poetry in response to photography. Tour exhibition online >>>
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Quilt County 2009

Quilt County 2009: Celebrating Oregon's Heritage

Exhibition of historic and contemporary quilts was open August 28-October 17, 2009. Tour exhibition online >>>
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Fort Hoskins Museum Exhibition

Fort Hoskins:
Boundary Between Cultures

(under construction)
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Art Treasures from the BCHS Collections

150 Years of Oregon Art:
Treasures From the BCHS Collection

In celebration of Oregon's Sesquicentennial, Benton County Historical Society presented 150 Years of Oregon Art, an exhibition of art from the Museum's collection. The exhibition was open from January 6 through February 28, 2009.

Paintings and sculpture by Oregon artists were the emphasis of the exhibition. Some of the Oregon art exhibited was commissioned by the Federal Works Project Administration during the 1930s.
(coming soon)
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Karen Illman Miller museum exhibition

Karen Illman Miller: The Art of Katazome

A dramatic exhibition of unique fiber arts was open May 1 through June 13, 2009. Tour online art exhibition >>>
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Carol Chapel Oregon artist retrospective exhibition

Up To Now: 40+ Years with Carol Chapel

A retrospective exhibition of art by Oregon artist Carol Chapel.
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© 2008 - 2010 Benton County Historical Society & Museum
Philomath, Oregon
The Benton County Historical Society is a nonprofit corporation that operates museum facilities for the preservation of history and culture.  Its mission is to:

  1. Preserve the material and intellectual culture of Benton County, Oregon, by acquiring and caring for significant collections that illustrate and interpret the history of the area and its relationship to the world;
  2. Enrich people's lives through exhibitions and educational programs.