We’re excited to announce a generous $700,000 donation from the Jones Living Trust to the North Lincoln County Historical Museum! This incredible gift will help fund our preservation efforts, educational programs, and exhibit expansions, allowing us to better serve our community.

This donation is especially meaningful given the Jones family’s deep ties to the museum. Some of you may remember them, both active community members, and early supporters of NLCHM, even helping shape its foundation in the 1980s. Their passion and countless volunteer hours have left a lasting impact on the museum, and we’re thrilled to see their legacy continue.

A big thank you also goes to Peggy and Stephen Shambaugh, whose dedication and support in managing the Jones Living Trust made this gift possible.

We’re so grateful for the Jones Living Trust’s support. This donation ensures we can keep preserving local history and creating valuable learning opportunities for our community. The board of directors is actively working on determining the best way to allocate the funds, to help guarantee a future for NLCHM as a place to celebrate and learn about our local history.

If you’re up north in Tillamook, you have another chance to see our traveling exhibit, Float Odyssey, at the main branch of the Tillamook County Library. This fantastic exhibit was curated by former Executive Director Jeff Syrop, and dedicated volunteer Dr. Nick Simpson.

Float Odyssey contains some of our most storied floats with details about their marks, their usage in the fishing industry, where they were made, where they were found, and how they wound up in our collection. In the exhibit you will see the large glass balls many are familiar with, as well as some more peculiar floats used for specialized purposes such as squid fishing.

The exhibit will be on display December through January 31st, 2025 in the entry hall of the Tillamook County Library at 1716 3rd St, Tillamook, OR 97141.

It’s time for NLCHM’s annual Holiday Craft Bazaar!

November 22nd & 23rd for extended Hours both days: 10AM to 5PM.

Come support the museum and local artists and crafters, and shop locally for some unique gifts and decorations for the holiday season.