Our Mission
Josephine County Historical Society is a nonprofit historical society in Josephine County, Oregon. Our mission is to collect, preserve, and share the history of our community. Through exhibits, events, and educational programs, we aim to inspire a love of history and a sense of pride in our shared heritage.
Support Us!
Josephine County Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. There are many ways to support the Josephine County Historical Society. Click here to learn how, or click below to donate directly!
Resources
The Josephine County Historical Society Research Library contains books, family histories, photos, maps, newspapers and much more! We also offer guided tours of our Schmidt House Museum and of the historic Grants Pass downtown area.
Our Living History Players perform in the community by dressing up as historical figures and sharing about their character's life.
Sundays Make History
Our own volunteer, Joan Momsen, is a life-long resident of Grants Pass, OR. She has published multiple books that are for sale in the Historical Society library and regularly writes for The Courier. Check out some of her Sundays Make History articles below!
