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"Proud of the Past, Poised
for the Future" |
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Visit a part of our proud pioneer past . . .
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"My story begins in the fall of
1874 when Harney County was yet unsettled. The Harney Valley was
truly a beautiful country with the wild grass waving seven or eight feet
high all over the prairie and only the winding, willow-bordered Silvies,
and the hills and mountains rising in the distance to break the lonely
monotony."
--Alma
Dell Campbell
Reprinted
in The Burns Times-Herald
January
31, 1960 |
First National Bank Tellers Window,
circa 1895 |
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Welcome!
If you plan to be in Burns, Oregon (located in
Harney County) any time soon, you won't want to miss visiting our
wonderful museum and gift shop!
Many cases in the museum were donated and filled with
artifacts from pioneer families of Harney County.
Our exhibits include:
 | New Peterson Estate display (to be open soon) |
| Local pioneer and cattle baron Pete French display |
| Diorama of local bird species |
| Indian artifacts |
| Edward Hines Lumber Co. display |
| Jessie's Pioneer Kitchen display |
| Early medical and dental equipment display |
| Wagons, carriages, farm implements |
| Much, much more! |
In addition, we can provide information to help you in the following
pursuits:
| Geneology |
| Research |
| Pioneer cemetery searches |
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Publications for Sale!
MUSEUM
HOURS
Open
April
through September
Tuesday
through Friday
10:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Closed
all other months, but
tours may be arranged
by
appointment.
Please call
(541) 573-5618 or
(541) 573-6239 or
(541) 573-7225
or
email us at link provided below.
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Museum
Fees |
| Single Adult: |
$4.00 |
| Couple: |
$5.00 |
| Children 6-12: |
$1.00 |
| Family of 4: |
$6.00 |
| Each Addl. Child: |
$ ,50 |
| Touring Groups: |
$2.00 ea. |
| School Child. Groups |
$ .50 ea. |
| Family Members |
$3.00 |
| Seniors over 65: |
$3.00 |
| Society Members: |
Free |
Membership
Single
Membership: $10.00
Single
Life Mem.: $100.00
Couples
Life Mem.: $150.00
Donations
Accepted |
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......Father Vincent
Egan's Carriage, circa
1880 |
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Walk back to a time when if it got done, it
was done by hand. Crank the apple peeler and try to lift the hand
irons. |
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Jessie's Pioneer Kitchen..... |
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If you are interested in more information on Harney
County, please check the following links:
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......Early pioneer, William Hanley |
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