Elder Audience » American Treasure http://www.elderaudience.com Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:10:49 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 The Willamette Heritage Center at the Mill-Salem, Oregon http://www.elderaudience.com/mission-mill-museum-salem-oregon/ http://www.elderaudience.com/mission-mill-museum-salem-oregon/#comments Thu, 14 Jan 2010 07:43:57 +0000 pam http://www.elderaudience.com/?p=3193 1-13-10 other Mission Mill Museum sepia tone of buildingThe Willamette Heritage Center at the Mill  in Salem preserves and shares the history of the 1834 Oregon Methodist Mission, 1843 Oregon Pioneers and the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill, which produced wool products from 1889 to 1962.The Mill has been designated an American Treasure by the National Park Service! On your visit you will see preserved Mission houses, an Oregon Trail settler’s house, a historic church and the structures, equipment, and original water-powered turbine of the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill with related artifacts. There’s always something new to see at the Willamette Heritage Center at the Mill! Exhibits change frequently, ranging from those locally prepared to ones that tour nationally!

Guided tours (individual and group) by pre-arrangement.

We are always looking for interested volunteers to help run the Willamette Heritage Center at the Mill, too!

Please see our website for more information on exhibits, speakers, hands-on activities, special events, the museum store, and more. Make time for scrumptious tea or lunch at the Mission Mill Cafe!

Willamette Heritage Center at the Mill

Location: 1313 Mill Street SE, Salem, Oregon
Phone: (503)585-7012

Email: kathleens@willametteheritage.org
Website: http://www.willametteheritage.org

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