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We\u2019re going be starting work shortly with the Coos Bay Historical and Maritime Museum, as they work to put together a new exhibit on Oregon fishing history, designed to open in October of 2011. We\u2019re really excited by this partnership and the opportunity to learn about fishing history for two different forums\u2014a museum exhibit, and for this on-going web project.<\/p>\n
The Coos County Historical Society was founded in 1891, making it the second oldest in Oregon. They have started fund-raising for a new museum, public plaza and wharf project on the Coos Bay waterfront, a $17 million project. It\u2019s an exciting project and we\u2019re thrilling to be a small part of it.<\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.cooshistory.org\/index.htm<\/a><\/p>\n What we\u2019re interesting in seeing is if this website can play a role in uncovering the history of fishing in Coos Bay. We\u2019re hoping to post new information as we uncover it, and to seek responses from community members who might want to contribute their expertise and their thoughts about how one of the most dynamic industries in Coos County evolved\u2014and continues to evolve.<\/p>\n Check back to see what we\u2019ve discovered.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We\u2019re going be starting work shortly with the Coos Bay Historical and Maritime Museum, as they work to put together a new exhibit on Oregon fishing history, designed to open in October of 2011. We\u2019re really excited by this partnership … Continue reading