History

Saturday Presentation Videos

Videos of our montly Saturday presentations

Snapshot of local history

Short articles or exhibits highlighting stories from Cottage Groves colorful past. You will find information about Opal Whiteley, Buster Keaton, Covered Bridges, Row River, and more.

Outside Resources

Partners in History Youtube Channel - This is where the newer local History Pub videos are located. (starting Jan 2025)

Cottage Grove Genealogical Society's Youtube Channel - This resource includes various informative videos including ealier recordings of the local History Pub presentations.

University of Oregon Newspaper Archives - Using the advanced search feature this database allows you to search local newspapers for keywords and phrases. Great tool for fun exploration or serious research projects.

Mini Lessons

Brief lessons about local area history.

Presentation Schedule

We host a historical presentation on the third Saturday of every month except July and December. Held at the Cottage Grove Community Center at 10 am, the public is welcome. Click the link to see this year's topics.

Postcards of the Past