Winter Arrives Just in Time for Veteran’s Day
Doesn’t it feel like winter came early this year?? We sure hope all our members and guests are staying warm and getting prepared to layer up! Don’t forget to unscrew your garden hoses to keep the pipes...
View ArticleAll I Want for Christmas
All I Want for Christmas: A Very Special Holiday Exhibit Opens: November 19, 2014 Take a look back at some of the most iconic toys, dolls, and games you may have played with! From fashion diva Barbie...
View ArticleCan You Believe Its 2015?!
Happy 2015 to all of our Washington County Museum members and guests! We hope that you had a wonderful holiday season, that you spent happy, valuable time with family and that you ate your weight in...
View ArticleSpecial Artist Talk June 2 Art Walk Reception
Fine art photographer Russell J. Young will be our special guest for the June 2 art walk reception. Russell will give two informal artist talks about his photography work at 5:45 and 7:00 p.m....
View ArticleAccepting Nominations for the Heart of Washington County Award
The Heart of Washington County is the highest honor awarded annually by the Washington County Museum to an individual(s) who has had a significant contribution to the community of Washington County. To...
View ArticleArt Walk Reception, Tuesday May 5
Join us on May 5, 2015 from 5:00-8:00 PM for First Tuesday Art Walk Reception. This after hours free event is for adults only. Have a night out enjoying tasty snacks and adult beverages while visiting...
View ArticleThe Real Cinco de Mayo
The lively way we celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the US has little to do with its roots in one of the darkest moments in Mexico’s history. The country was still reeling from the US invasion in 1847 and the...
View ArticleTeen Volunteer Program Registration Open for Summer!
Teens, register now to assist with our summer camps! Washington County Museum’s Teen Volunteer Program is looking for middle and high school students willing to commit one or more weeks of summer to...
View ArticleSummer Camps 2015
Washington County Museum will hold three summer camps in 2015. July 13 – July 17 is Native American Camp for ages 8-11. Learn about local Native American tribes, specifically the Kalapuya and Chinook....
View ArticleBEYOND THE SNAPSHOT PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP JUNE 27
Fine art photographer Russell J. Young, whose exhibit “Seeking Silence” is currently on display at the Museum, will present a one day photography workshop on Saturday June 27, “Beyond the Snapshot:...
View ArticleAnnual Garden Party Tickets Available
Once a year, Washington County Museum supporters get the chance to enjoy Pat Reser’s garden, enjoy top-notch food and listen to a guest speaker while supporting the museum’s exhibits and programs. Mark...
View ArticleMuseum Closed on July 4th
The Museum will be closed on July 4th. Enjoy a happy Independence Day! We will see you back on the 8th for regular business hours.
View ArticleFirst Tuesday Art Walk on July 7
Join us for First Tuesday Art Walk on July 7th from 5-8 p.m. This after hours free event is for adults only. Have a night out enjoying tasty snacks and adult beverages while visiting several downtown...
View ArticleFirst Tuesday Art Walk August 4 from 5-7 p.m.
Join us for First Tuesday Art Walk on August 4th from 5-7 p.m. Have a night out enjoying tasty snacks and adult beverages while visiting several downtown Hillsboro venues featuring a variety of art and...
View ArticleLibrary & Archives Building at PCC Rock Creek Campus NOW OPEN!
Despite the ongoing construction on the parking lot on the west side of our Robert L. Benson Research Library and Archives, we are open by appointment, Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. To make...
View ArticleTickets now available for 25th Annual Gala Presented by Reser’s Fine Foods
This year marks Washington County Museum’s 25th annual Gala sponsored by Reser’s Fine Foods! The event will take place on October 10, 2015 at NW Events in Hillsboro and feature a formal dinner and live...
View ArticlePioneer Wagon Arrives at the Museum!
We are very happy and grateful to announce the arrival of our long awaited wagon today! Built by Weaver “Pop” Clark for the 1959 Oregon Trail Centennial Celebration trip from Independence, Missouri to...
View ArticleMiss Oregon will be the Master of Ceremonies for the Museum’s 25th Annual Gala
The Gala Committee is pleased to announce that Miss Oregon will be the Master of Ceremonies at Washington County Museum’s Annual Gala. Miss Oregon 2015, Ali Wallace, is a native Oregonian and formerly...
View ArticleHispanic Heritage Month is Around the Corner- Book a Mexican History...
Hispanic Heritage month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 to recognize the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and to celebrate the group’s heritage and...
View ArticleClosing on August 29th: “In the Footsteps of David Douglas” and “Seeking...
The Museum has been honored to display two beautiful exhibits related to the Scottish botanist David Douglas. Both exhibits will close on August 29th, so be sure to get a last glimpse! “In the...
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