Dedicated to preserving the history of Clearwater County, and Clearwater River Drainage the museum displays more than 4000 old pictures and artifacts which tell the history. Exhibits feature the history of the Nez Perce Indians. Gold brought folks into this area in 1860, Orofino was platted in 1898 and the railroad came to Orofino in 1899. Orofino had a large RR camp here of about 1000 men. Then logging became an important industry. The museum also displays Chinese miners artifacts and logging artifacts. Tours are available upon request. Information is also available from the Orofino Chamber of Commerce. Hours are:
June thru September, Tuesday thru Saturday, 12:30 to 5:30
October thru May, Tuesday thru Saturday, 1:30 to 4:30
Admission is free, however, donation are greatly appreciated.
Location:
PO Box 1454, Orofino Idaho 83544
Telephone
208-476-5033
Other History nearby:
(Asotin) Asotin Museum
(Palouse) Boomerang Newspaper & Print Museum
(Orofino) Clearwater Historical Museum
(Asotin) Full Gospel Church
(Cottonwood) Historical Museum at St. Gertrude's
(Lewiston) Luna House Historical Museum
Request a Free copy of the Mile-by-Mile Guide to the Oregon Coast, which will be delivered to your USA postal address. Also request a free first issue of Oregon Coast magazine and sign up for coast deals.
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04/10 Coming to The Orofino area
Buttermilk Festival Kamiah ID April6 Learn to make butter the old fashioned way with a modern day twist, and then enjoy your creation on some fresh baked Dutch oven bread. Take in the pancake breakfast, Buttermilk Bowl bowling tournament, horse plop 50/50 raffle, variety of vendors and live music throughout the day.
Big Water Blowout River Festival Riggins ID June1 This is an action packed event with experienced outfitters and guides offering discounted raft trips. Come paddle huge class III and IV rapids and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the second deepest gorge in North America. Get your thrill-seeking in, as the boats go big in boat-munching waves with names like The Pencil Sharpener, The Pancake Wave, The Big Easy and The Haystack.
Pierce 1860 Days Celebration Pierce ID August2-4 Celebrating the founding of the First Gold Rush Town in Idaho! Fun for the whole family...live music, street dance, parade, games, costume contest, ATV Fun Run, Dutch Oven cooking, craft & food vendors, softball tournament, and more.
Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Moscow ID February20-23 You'll see the best at this four day musical extravaganza in Moscow. The World's greatest jazz artists conduct workshops and clinic by day and perform in star studded concerts at night.
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