Curry Historical Society

Curry Historical Society Welcome to the official page for the Curry Historical Society. Suggested $5 donation at the door.

Our mission is to encourage and promote the study and understanding of the history of Curry County and the impact of neighboring counties and the State of Oregon as they relate to Curry County. Our museum shares the intertwined stories of Curry County's original occupants, pioneer settlers, and industries that drew on the wealth of natural resources found here, with displays and artifacts related

to fishing, mining, logging, Native American culture, and pioneer and Rogue River settlers. We also offer historical research, a bookstore, and prints of our historic photos.

The mouth of the Rogue is hoppin’—after several group comments about the old hog lines, we thought the visuals would be ...
08/28/2026

The mouth of the Rogue is hoppin’—after several group comments about the old hog lines, we thought the visuals would be fun to share again!

Another old photo of salmon fishermen in a hog line at the mouth of the Rogue River, this one in the collection of Oregon Historical Society. Seems to be taken from the south beach, before highway, bridge, and jetties.

08/19/2026

The museum will be closed today (Wednesday). Please visit us this week on Thursday or Friday, 10am to 2pm.

07/09/2026

Curry Historical Museum is closed today. Please visit us on Friday—10am to 2pm.

The museum is closed today. Happy Independence Day to all!
07/03/2026

The museum is closed today. Happy Independence Day to all!

Support your local history museum this Thursday at our bake sale at McKay’s (Gold Beach)!
06/29/2026

Support your local history museum this Thursday at our bake sale at McKay’s (Gold Beach)!

06/04/2026

The museum will be closed on Friday, June 5, due to staffing. We look forward to your future visits!

Curry Historical Society is looking for additional volunteers to greet museum visitors during our scheduled weekly hours (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 10am to 2pm). If you live in or near Gold Beach and have an interest in helping folks learn about the unique history of our area, please send us a note via Messenger!

Dedication of Isaac Lee Patterson Bridge--May 28, 1932“A crowd estimated at 5000 people came from all over the Pacific C...
05/28/2026

Dedication of Isaac Lee Patterson Bridge--May 28, 1932

“A crowd estimated at 5000 people came from all over the Pacific Coast to dedicate the bridge… Large caravans of cars came from both north and south to join in the festivities. Vice President Charles Curtis … pressed a gold telegraph key in the White House, signaling the world that the Rogue River Bridge was open. Bands played, drum corps paraded. The Grants Pass Cavemen provided humorous color to the scene; it was indeed a festive occasion. Motorboat races, a carnival dance, games and other amusements, and a salmon dinner for dignitaries and special guests made it a day to be remembered.” (Walter Schroeder, They Found Gold on the Beach (1999), p. 183.)

05/27/2026

The museum will be closed on Wednesday, May 27, due to staffing. Please visit us on Thursday or Friday, between 10 and 2.

On this day of remembrance, Curry Historical Society honors the memory of those who gave their lives in service to our c...
05/25/2026

On this day of remembrance, Curry Historical Society honors the memory of those who gave their lives in service to our country.

Address

29419 Ellensburg Avenue
Gold Beach, OR
97444

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

(541) 247-9396

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