As the Coos History Museum & Maritime Collections prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary at its beautiful bayfront facility with the 2nd Annual Oktoberfest Fundraiser on September 27, 2025, we recognize this as the right moment to highlight this local treasure and their efforts to preserve and share the history of a region shaped by centuries of Indigenous traditions, a deep maritime heritage, and the resilience of a community surrounded by natural beauty....

In 2024, Coos Bay celebrates its 150th anniversary. Originally known as Marshfield, the city was incorporated on October 24, 1874, named after founder J.C. Tolman's Massachusetts hometown. 150 years later, Coos Bay has grown into the largest city on the Oregon Coast. Read this post for resources and ideas to help you celebrate Coos Bay's 150th anniversary and explore its rich history....