Douglas County Museum Foundation

09/05/2025

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Antique quilts from the Oregon Trail and an array of historic fi****ms connected to important historical moments are on display temporarily at the Douglas County Museum of Natural and Cultural

07/30/2025

Thank you to our Douglas County Commissioners for their proclamation recognizing the importance of the Umpqua River Lighthouse and Coastal History Museum. Our lighthouse is the only one in Oregon where the public can climb to the top and view the ocean from inside.

07/30/2025

Congrats to our amazing museum staff for earning this award -- which distinguishes the location as the top 10% of travel destinations listed on Tripadvisor worldwide.

WI******ER BAY — The Umpqua River Lighthouse, Museum and Gift Shop has been recognized as one of the world’s best destinations. Douglas County commissioners announced Thursday that the museum received

02/26/2025

Under development! This new display will provide a peak into the Museum's antique firearm collection....including a dragon-carved stock from Hong Kong!

09/04/2024

This week marks the fourth anniversary of the devastating Archie Creek Fire east of Glide. Be sure to visit the temporary exhibit at the Museum documenting the impacts and response to that tragic event.

07/30/2024

TV coverage of "Lone Rock Free State" republication! Have you picked up your copy at the Museum yet?

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07/19/2024

Interview with Foundation President Matt Hill regarding the republication of "Lone Rock Free State".

Douglas County Museum Foundation President Matt Hill talks about the foundation and the re-issuing of the book, "Lone Rock Free State" by Lavola Bakken.

07/18/2024

Great The News-Review story on republication of "Lone Rock Free State"! Get your copy at the museum today!

Lavola Bakken’s book “Lone Rock Free State” has been touted as the leading piece of literature that lays the foundation for the history of the North Umpqua River territory near

07/12/2024

Copies of the recently re-printed "Lone Rock Free State" are now available for purchase at the Douglas County Museum!

06/06/2024

Thanks to the News-Review for the great profile on our wonderful museum!

As the Douglas County Museum of History and Natural History administrator, Hunter Langley is engrossed in the history that molded Douglas County into what it is today.

03/28/2024

A new website for the Umpqua Valley Museums just launched today! It features all new photography, detailed exhibit and tour information, current news, and easy to purchase memberships for the Douglas County Museum and the Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum. Some new sections have been added like Event Space Rental and the Umpqua Lighthouse Cafe and Gift Shop along with Umpqua Lighthouse Tour information.

Please support your local museums and visit ...
www.umpquavalleymuseums.org

02/07/2024

Thank you Travel Southern Oregon for highlighting our wonderful museum!