Loretta Harrison Resigns from Historical Society

Loretta Harrison has resigned as executive director of the Lincoln County Historical Society as of January 1. Harrison served as executive director for the past 19 years. “We are sorry to lose Loretta and appreciate her years of service,” Bart January, president of the Society, said. “She will be missed greatly, and we wish her well.” Under » Read More

Crab Krack for Maritime Center Scheduled for January 15

The fourth annual Crab Krack to raise funds for the Pacific Maritime & Heritage Center will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 15 at the Best Western Agate Beach Inn in Newport. The bluegrass group Lucky Gap is scheduled to play. They feature traditional Americana and blue grass. Members of the group include Chas » Read More

Historical Society Schedules Holiday Open House Dec. 4

A traditional holiday open house has been scheduled by the Lincoln County Historical Society from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 at the Burrows House and Log Cabin museums and the Carriage House. The event is free and open to the public. The event will include entertainment, refreshments, and a visit from Santa Claus. “We’re » Read More

“Christmas Rose-Stars” Quilt on Display at Log Cabin Museum in Newport

“Christmas Rose-Stars,” a quilt by Jean Amundson, is on display now through January at the Log Cabin Museum of the Lincoln County Historical Society. The quilt was started in 2000 at a workshop by noted quilter Arlene Stamper. It was finished in 2003. Amundson used her home machine to do the quilting on the all-cotton » Read More

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