Sheridan Museum of History
The Sheridan Museum of History is a private non-profit historical society. They are a dedicated group of Sheridan residents who work closely with the Yamhill County Historical Society. They are collecting artifacts, old photographs, and memorabilia relating to the history of the Sheridan area.
The long range goal of the Sheridan Museum of History is to raise the necessary funds to build or purchase a new building. The Museum is currently operating in leased space at 142 S. Bridge Street. The building is open on Saturdays and can be available for private visits at other times. Please call ahead.
The Museum monthly business meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm at the Sheridan Museum of History, 142 S. Bridge Street. New members are always welcome.
Additional information can be found at www.sheridanmuseumofhistory.org, or by contacting Marilyn Levy at 503-843-2417; sheridanmuseumofhistory@gmail.com.
West Valley Community Campus
The West Valley Community Campus provides a place to foster community and individual growth through educational, recreational and cultural activities.
The old Willamina High School was built in 1938 during President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Presidency, as part of the “New Deal” economic recovery plan. The facility was used by the Willamina school district until a new facility was built at Oaken Hills. The old facility was then purchased by a private party, Paay School, LLC.
The facility is currently being restored. Thousands of square feet have been rehabbed and being used for a variety of community and private use, thanks to generous donations from the private sector and thousands of volunteer hours from community members.
We currently operate as the West Valley Community Campus, having received our non-profit, 501(c)3 status September of 2013. We are supported entirely by donations and volunteers. No tax money is received from any city, county, state or other government entity. Website: «WVCC»
Willamina Museum
Willamina Museum is located in one of the oldest buildings in the City. Originally the first Church, built soon after the town was settled, it continues to serve the community as a place to share the past.
Come visit and enjoy the unique history of the Willamina area.
Museum Hours
1-4 PM
Saturdays and Sundays
and by appointment
188 D Street Willamina, Oregon 97396 -Admission by donation.
Chachalu Museum and Cultural Center
LOcated 8720 grand ronde road
Chachalu tells the story of the Tribes and Bands of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon and honor our Elders who kept Tribal traditions and dreams alive during the years of Termination. It is a center where the Tribe’s Restoration is celebrated and our culture is being revitalized.
The Yamhill Kalapuya people called this place Chachalu, which translates to "place of the burnt timbers"; a massive forest fire burned through the Grand Ronde Valley shortly before the time of Relocation in 1856.
This vision of the Museum is to tell the story of the resiliency of the land and of the people who have lived here since time immemorial. The land, once devastated by fire, is now revitalized with healthy forests and abundant wildlife. Our salmon have once again returned to our streams; the Grand Ronde people, once uprooted from their various homelands and then Terminated by the federal government, are renewed through Restoration. This is a center for cultural activity where the Tribe’s stories, history, and culture continue to be practiced and shared.