The History Center

With all this talk about the holidays coming up, we thought you might enjoy this Hubbard Ice & Fuel Company advertisement that aired on KCRG on December 19, 1949. Don't forget the ice at your holiday party! 🧊🧊 #fromthearchives #history #linncountyhistory

The History Center is closed this evening due to staff illness. We will reopen on Friday from 12 PM to 4 PM.

Santa called us and said he is really looking forward to being at Rudolph's Return on November 18th! Come get your family photo with Santa while he's here! WHEN: November 18th TIME: 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. For more information please visit our website: ow.ly/oJLO50Q31xF

The History Center’s beloved puppet ambassador, CeCe Rabbit, was thrilled to meet kindergarten friends from Garfield Elementary School this week! CeCe would love to meet your class, too! Find out more about field trips to The History Center: historycenter.org/education

The History Center is looking for local, small business vendors for our Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 25. Share this post with your favorite local vendor, or sign up below! Vendor Registration: forms.gle/mThTbJTTp6EHGB…

Just ONE day until storyteller Darrin Crow joins us on The History Center lawn to share authentic Linn County ghost stories! Tickets are available online and at the gate. Don't forget to bring your lawn chairs to hear these Spooky Legends! historycenter.org/spooky

TUESDAY -- Bring your sack lunch and we’ll provide the dessert! Learn about the special history of the Time Check neighborhood at Chew on This! Tickets are available at the door or online: historycenter.org/lunch

Join us for authentic Linn County ghost stories told by storyteller Darrin Crow, plus campfires, s'mores, hot cocoa and Almost Famous Popcorn. This is a family-friendly event! More info: historycenter.org/spooky

Helen's Haunt opens this weekend with just a few time slots remaining! Register your team to be the first of the season to solve this mystery. Can you help Helen find peace on the other side? historycenter.org/escape

Join us for authentic Linn County ghost stories told by storyteller Darrin Crow, plus campfires, s'mores, hot cocoa and Almost Famous Popcorn. This is a family-friendly event! More info: historycenter.org/spooky

The ghost of Helen Roberts has been said to haunt Coe College's Voorhees Hall for over 100 years. Kick off the spooky season by helping Helen find peace on the other side! Register your team: historycenter.org/escape

Bring your sack lunch and we’ll provide the dessert! Learn about the special history of the Time Check neighborhood at Chew on This! More info: historycenter.org/lunch

Join us for Oral Histories LIVE this evening as host Rob Cline interviews Myron “Mike” Wilson. Tickets are available at the door or online: historycenter.org/wilson

Due to the heat advisory, the Central City Walking Tour scheduled for this evening has been POSTPONED for the safety of guests and staff. This walking tour has been rescheduled for September 19 at 6 PM.

Construction has begun on The History Center's new parking lot! This project is expected to be completed within two weeks. The museum will remain open and free parking is available for visitors in the PCI parking ramp.

Tickets are still available for tonight's Meet the Author with Alicia Dill! More info: historycenter.org/dill

TOMORROW -- Alicia Dill, Army veteran, public speaker and award-winning author, discusses her novels "Squared Away" and "Beyond Sacrifice". Tickets are available at the door and online: historycenter.org/dill

Join us for our Meet the Author series as Alicia Dill, Army veteran, public speaker and award-winning author, discusses her novels "Squared Away" and "Beyond Sacrifice". Learn more: historycenter.org/dill

Just a few tickets remain for Bite of History at Hacienda Las Glorias! This presentation will cover the history of Kingston Village. Order your ticket today: historycenter.org/hacienda