In 1855 4,000 Native Americans from more than 20 different tribes were moved to a reservation on Oregon coastal land that was considered inaccessible and unsuitable for farming. Six years later, after lobbying by people wishing to settle on the land, some of it was opened to non-natives. Eventually all of it was taken away and in 1954 tribal status was terminated by the federal government, however, in 1977 the tribe was reinstated and they are buying back sections of their land.
The first floor of the museum tells the stories of individual Native Americans and settlers that came to farm, fish, and log along the coast. The isolation and difficulty in getting supplies is a common theme running through their stories. Life became much easier when the Salmon River Highway opened in 1930.
The highway brought tourism and economic development to the area. The second floor exhibits cover some of the attractions that no longer exist such as Pixie Gardens, a small amusement park, and the Redhead Roundup. There is also an exhibit about the role local citizens played in WWII and a hands-on room for kids.
The museum is accessible with an elevator to the second floor. A sidewalk goes to the entrance which is on the side of the building.
There's a free parking lot with long spaces on the opposite side of 50th Street. RVs will also fit in the on- street parking. Museum 44.92867, -124.01614
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