Lane County History Museum is committed to crafting high-quality exhibits. These exhibits are created with original research from our archives and show artifacts from our collections not available anywhere else. In order to show you the best history possible, we also partner with organizations in our community to create content that will excite and inform!
The Gut
Reminisce on times spent “dragging the Gut” along Willamette Street in downtown Eugene. Includes an interactive board you can add memories to.
The Cartwright House Stage Stop & Hotel
Before the car came the stagecoach. Learn about a stagecoach line that ran through Lane County along what is now Lorane Highway and one of its stops, the Cartwright Stage Stop & Hotel.
The Esther Mae Ralph Collection
A collection of artifacts from Lane County’s first female sheriff’s deputy. Learn about her challenges regarding the position as well as her other pursuits.
Also spot the two watercolor paintings by Ralph hanging in the reception area.
The Boat the River Built
View a gorgeous 1959 wooden drift boat built by Prince Helfrich, and learn its story. The donor of the boat, Wally Larsen, said:
For me, Dad’s boat handles like a sports car. An aluminum boat feels like a bus in comparison.
