Willamette Heritage Center

History museum · Salem

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Explore 14 historic structures—including the 1890s Thomas Kay Woolen Mill—on a five-acre campus that tells Salem’s industrial and pioneer stories. Frequently highlighted by Travel Oregon and local arts reporters, it’s a quintessential Salem experience with deep community ties.

https://www.willametteheritage.org/
Things to Do in Salem OR (2025)

1313 Mill St SE, Salem, OR 97301 Get directions

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