The Coos History Museum will be hosting the May First Tuesday Talk program on May 2nd from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Coos History Museum; doors open at 5:30 pm. Richard Whitwer, local lighthouse expert and CHM research team member is presenting “The Rise and Fall (and Rise) of the Umpqua Lighthouse”. Join us at the Coos History Museum as our speaker sheds light on the story of the first and last lighthouse built on the Oregon coast. This program will be hosted in-person and is open to the public with an admission price of $7 for non-members and is FREE for CHM members. Those who wish to save time and be admitted directly to the program can pre-register and pay in advance by contacting the museum. Reservations can be made by phone at 541-756-6320 or register in person at the museum’s front desk. Walk-ins are welcome for all Tuesday Talk programs! Established in 1891, The Coos County Historical Society is an Oregon 501(c)3 not for profit organization and the 2nd oldest historical society in the State. For more information about the Society and the Coos History Museum, visit cooshistory.org or email info@cooshistory.org.
