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Welcome!
to the Historical Society for Beaverton, Oregon
About Us
The Beaverton Historical Society was founded in 2008 by several Beaverton residents who felt Beaverton's history needed to be researched, documented, and shared. In August 2010 the Beaverton History Center opened. Its purpose is to showcase Beaverton and pioneer history and to provide a place for historical research and education. The Center is also the meeting place for the Beaverton Historical Society. We have monthly membership meetings with historical presentations. All are welcome to these meetings.
Beaverton began as a settlement for farmers in the mid-1800's, and has grown to be one of the most important cities in the state. As the city's historians, we invite you to join us as we learn about the rich history of the city we call home.
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Beaverton Historical Society Monthly Meetings
2nd Tuesday of each month,
7:00 pm at the
Beaverton History Center
12412 SW Broadway St.
Beaverton, OR 97005
503-430-0106
Upcoming Events:
May 19th, 11am - 1pm
Open House at Leedy Grange
The Beaverton Historical Society and the Leedy Grange #339 invite you and your family to our Open House at the Grange, located east of Bales Thriftway in Cedar Mill.
11:30: Guest Speaker
Champ Vaughan, an historical geographer, will give a presentation about the early pioneer settlement and history of local place names of the Beaverton area.
1pm - 3pm: Old Time Fiddlers
Enjoy pie and ice cream while listening to the music of the Old Time Fiddlers.
Free Admission!
Exhibits, Door Prizes, Raffle
June 12th, 7pm
Radio - The Last 100 Years
Once upon a time, instead of watching television, people listened to news, stories and music on the 'wireless'. This time was the age of radio, and this age will be brought back for a night as Dick Karman, a fan of radio for more than 50 years, presents the history of radio in Oregon.
You will hear old radio shows, advertising jingles, newscasters, and music from the 1930s, 40s and 50s.
In addition, there will be radios, speakers, headphones, batteries, sound effects and microphones from the last 90 years of radio available for viewing and listening. This is an event the whole family will enjoy!
Nov 30 and Dec. 1
11:30-1:30
Holiday Tea at Fanno House
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History Center
The Beaverton History Center is housed in a building listed on the 1926 Historic Registry as the home of the Thrifty Market. It is located in historic downtown Beaverton at 12412 SW Broadway Street and is open 12pm - 4pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Mission
To provide education to the community about our cultural heritage through the preservation, interpretation and celebration of our historic past.
Goals
- To collect and preserve photographs, artifacts, and documents that relate to Beaverton
- To interpret and present Beaverton's history through exhibits, educational programs, publications, other projects and special events
- To make Beaverton's history accessible to the community through both the Beaverton History Center and Beaverton Historical Society website.
These projects are made possible by donations, grants, tile sales and membership fees.
Membership
If you would like to join and support us, please become a member.
The fee for annual membership is:
- Individual $20
- Family $25
- Organization $75
- Student $5
Download our membership form here: Membership.pdf
Tile Fundraiser
"See Your Name on Broadway"
The Beaverton Historical Society is selling engraved commemorative granite tiles to display in the newly formed Beaverton History Center. Honor yourself, family, friends or beloved pet with a permanent remembrance, and become part of a new Beaverton legacy.
To order your own personalized tile, please download our order form here: Tile Order Form
Historic Downtown Business Directory
As a new addition to the historic downtown area, we are happy to sponsor this important guide to modern Beaverton. The Historic Downtown Business Directory is an important step to realizing the city's visioning goal of creating a vibrant downtown.
Please pick up a guide at the center or many of the participating businesses in the downtown area. You can also visit the online version of the guide here: www.ShopHistoricBeaverton.com
In the News
The Beaverton History Center: Where the Past Comes Alive (1/5/12)
Beaverton History Center Keeps Past Alive (9/28/11)
Beaverton History Center Mural (8/3/11)
History Center Grand Opening (8/5/10)
Upcoming History Center (3/25/10)
BHS Comes to Beaverton (03/12/09)
BHS Founding Story (10/30/08)
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