The Coos History Museum is hosting a Fourth Friday Talk based on the exhibit, Myrtlewood: Treasure of the Southern Oregon Coast. This talk and demonstration will be held in-person on March 24th from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Coos History Museum. Terry Woodall, local wildlife artist, carver, and sculptor is presenting “Art and Heritage of Oregon Myrtlewood”. This special program is open to the public with an admission price of $5 for members and $7 for non-members, and is limited to 25 participants. Carve out time to join the CHM for this program to learn more about the myrtlewood tree, myrtlewood art, and the incredible work of 40-year myrtlewood carver, Terry Woodall. Terry will provide a deeper look into this beautiful and unique Southern Oregon Coast tree by sharing artifacts created by the trees, demonstrating how it is transformed into art, and by providing access to his new book, Myrtlewood Memoirs. Autographed books will be available during the event for purchase. This program will be held at the Coos History Museum and doors will be open from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM with time to view the current exhibits before or after the presentation. Registration is required as space is limited. Please contact the museum by phone at 541-756-6320 or register in person at the museum’s front desk. Walk-ins will be accommodated as long as space allows but book in advance to secure a seat. 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.
