Gresham History Museum

Museum Hours
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10-4
Saturdays 10-3

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Carnegie Library Centennial

Come celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the dedication of the Carnegie Library!
Learn about life in Gresham in 1913.

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Research

Interested in researching your Gresham family or home? Please make an appointment to visit our Research Room!

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Story Sharing Project

Make an appointment to come share your stories of growing up, living, working, and play here in Gresham. Each sharing session is filmed, and all participants will receive a DVD copy. Please come share your stories with us!

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Looking to Volunteer?

The Gresham History Museum is always looking for more volunteers. We have a variety of tasks from greeting visitors to data entry that we need help with. Please contact the museum if you are interested in helping out!

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Welcome to the Gresham Historical Society

The Gresham Historical Society was founded in 1976 by a group of volunteers dedicated to preserving the history of Gresham and the surrounding areas. We are a nonprofit organization, funded by donations and with one part-time, paid staff member and many volunteers. Currently, our membership is 300 strong, comprised of individuals and businesses. Our newsletter comes out quarterly; click on the envelope icon at the top of the page for more information. Don't forget to like us on Facebook!

Museum Hours

Tuesdays and Thursdays - 10AM-4PM
Saturdays - 10AM-3PM
Visitors, Volunteers, and Members welcome!

Admission is free.

 

Gresham Historical Society Mission Statement:

To provide and maintain the historic Carnegie Library Building for research, collection, preservation, protection and public display of artifacts, pictures and documents relevant to the history of the area. To provide educational programs that foster an understanding of Gresham area pioneers, families and events.


Currently at the Museum:

Carnegie Library Centennial & Gresham in 1913

Carnegie Library Centennial


Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Carnegie Library in Gresham. From 1913-1989 the Carnegie Library served as Gresham's public library. Now it is...

410 N Main Ave Gresham, OR 97030 | Museum Hours
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10AM-4PM
Saturdays - 10AM-2PM
(503) 661-0347

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