Polk County Historical Society
VISITORS, VOLUNTEERS AND NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME!
Mission Statement: The purpose for which the Polk County Historical Society is organized shall be to encourage the study, knowledge and understanding of the history of Polk County, Oregon; to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret objects and publish information relating to the history of Polk County; to acquire, exhibit and interpret the material culture of Polk County; to build, operate and maintain a historical museum or museums in Polk County.
The Polk County Historical Society was formed in 1959. We are an all volunteer organization. We operate with donated funds, grants, memberships and admissions. We receive no governmental funding. We have several major fund raisers, our fall membership appeal, Brunk House's Annual Apple Festival and our July Porch Sale to mention a few. We currently have over 450 members, and always welcome new members and volunteers.
The Polk County Historical Society was formed in 1959. We are an all volunteer organization. We operate with donated funds, grants, memberships and admissions. We receive no governmental funding. We have several major fund raisers, our fall membership appeal, Brunk House's Annual Apple Festival and our July Porch Sale to mention a few. We currently have over 450 members, and always welcome new members and volunteers.
BRUNK HOUSE..1861 FARMSTEAD, A STEP BACK IN TIME
Historic Brunk House was listed in the National Register of Historic Sites in 1975. It was designated a Century Farm in 1959. Currently PCHS maintains the house and grounds with the assistance of the Master Gardners Program.
Historic Brunk House was listed in the National Register of Historic Sites in 1975. It was designated a Century Farm in 1959. Currently PCHS maintains the house and grounds with the assistance of the Master Gardners Program.
Polk County Museum....Come be a pioneer and explore!
Explore our unique composite of 21 historic maps that locate the nearly 600 claims of the Donation Land Act in Polk County. Learn more about the Kalapuya tribe that occupied Polk County. Enjoy exhibits of agriculture, logging, and the 28 townsites that were in Polk County at one time. We have 14000 square feet of remarkable displays and artifacts.
Explore our unique composite of 21 historic maps that locate the nearly 600 claims of the Donation Land Act in Polk County. Learn more about the Kalapuya tribe that occupied Polk County. Enjoy exhibits of agriculture, logging, and the 28 townsites that were in Polk County at one time. We have 14000 square feet of remarkable displays and artifacts.
Come See Us Soon!
