Founded in 1974, the Scappoose Historical Society is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to the collection and preservation of the history of Scappoose, Oregon, and the surrounding areas. This includes the collection, preservation and restoration of artifacts, records, photographs, buildings and individual histories.

For many years now the Society has been working to restore the Watts House Pioneer Museum, a two-story modified Victorian house. This has included landscaping, refinishing floors, painting and repair work. We also have worked to gather articles for display in the museum. The most recent restoration has been to install a pass-through in the kitchen and dining room. Work was completed by local craftsmen who matched existing mouldings and fitted the structure into the opening left by the original 1902 pass-through which had been removed prior to the house becoming a full museum.

Working hard to gain community awareness and involvement in the Society's efforts, there have been many projects, some of which have developed into annual events. This includes decorating all the Museum rooms and hosting tours for the Christmas holiday season and a Spring Tea which is catered by the Society members. And don't forget the annual Summer Daze antique car show which started in 2003.

As members, there is much work still to do. The Society always has ongoing projects that could use additional help. Every year a new historical photo calendar is produced and there are several publications that are being prepared for updating. We are also working to hold more community workshops.

Currently, we are in the process of having many of our historic photos digitally restored and archived by a local business. Fundraising to pay for this effort is a huge undertaking which we are constantly working on and includes applying for available grants.

You can help us in our efforts through your charitable, tax-deductible donations. To easily donate online through PayPal, just click the Donation button below. (No PayPal account is necessary to use this method of donation.)

Membership entails some responsibility and hard work, but we try to have fun along the way. You'll be able to keep current on the Society happenings with our monthly newsletter. Members also receive discounts on workshops held.

We believe that every individual has something to contribute to the heritage of our community. We invite you to become part of our efforts. Please come to a meeting or event and see what we're all about.

Meetings are held monthly at the Watts House Pioneer Museum. Currently, Society meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1:00 PM. Map to Watts Pioneer Museum

Interested in joining the Scappoose Historical Society? Please fill out and send in the Membership Form.

NEW!! You can now pay your membership dues online through PayPal! (You don't even need a PayPal account.) Just click our dues button below to pay with credit card or e-check. Be sure and send us your membership form in the mail.