Springfield Museum
Description
The official historical repository for the City of Springfield, Oregon. The Springfield Museum is an educational institution authorized by the City of Springfield, Oregon to acquire, preserve, and interpret materials that illustrate the history and development of the City of Springfield and surrounding rural areas of east Lane County.
The museum was organized for the purpose of serving the residents of Springfield, Oregon as the officially designated repository and interpretive center of Springfield's historical artifacts.
The Springfield Museum is incorporated by the State of Oregon as a 501(c)(3) private, non-profit organization.
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facebook.comThe etymology of ‘black balled’ - oh the things you can learn at the Springfield Museum. Come visit the current exhibit on I50 Years of Grange, a history of granges in Oregon with a focus on Lane County. The exhibit runs through April 14.
Visit the museum during the Second Friday Artwalk this week! We have a new exhibit -- 150 Years of Grange. See you from 5-8pm!
Time for a change. Thank you to Benjamin Terrell for filling the Museum with his colorful work. Next up... 150 Year History of the Grange in Oregon. Join us for the 2nd Friday Art Walk and Opening Reception On Friday, March 9, 5-8pm.
Be a part of HISTORY! Join the Springfield Museum Committee. Link to application and more information below. Deadline for applications is March 2, 2018.
Special delivery! Today the Museum received a donation of the original doors from the old Springfield Mill & Grain Building. The doors are full of interesting graffiti from mill workers and others. Some of the writing dates back 100 years.
The Springfield Museum is seeking applicants with strong interest in the history and culture of Springfield to join a Museum advisory committee. Please follow the link to a more detailed description and the committee application. Applications can also be picked up in the Museum, the Library or the City Manager's of office. The deadline to apply is March 2, 2018. http://www.springfield-or.gov/bcc.htm.
Join us for the 2nd Friday Art Walk, tomorrow February 9, from 5-8pm. Come Into This World, artwork by Benjamin Terrell is on display at the Museum. The artist will be on hand to answer questions and chat about his vibrant paintings.
The Springfield Museum was featured at the Springfield Library Foundation's 7th Annual Books & Brew event Saturday night. In September the Museum was moved under the management of the Library. We are looking forward to a successful partnership!
The Second Friday Art Walk Tour stopped at that the Museum last week to highlight the paintings on exhibit by Benjamin Terrell. Benjamin's show, Come Into this World, will be on display through mid-February. Stop by and see his exciting work. The Springfield Museum's current open hours are Th-Sat, 11:00 to 4:00pm.
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