What We Do

For 3 Decades the Hillsboro Historical Society has worked to preserve the history of one of the greatest and most historic places in the Pacific NW.

 

Our Mission

… We exist to protect and preserve our historic properties and to educate and engage the public in appreciating the value of our heritage …

 

“If you don’t know history, then you don’t know anything. You are a leaf that doesn’t know it is part of a tree.”

-MICHAEL CRICHTON

 

What We’ve Achieved So Far-

  • Worked to preserve dozens of Historic properties

  • Provided educational materials to our civic, educational, and governmental bodies

  • Taught pioneer, local, and native history at local schools

  • Hosted countless walking tours of our historic districts and neighborhoods

  • Testified in land use hearings and opposed destruction of historic sites

  • Provided key information to our City and County in recognizing our culture and historic people

  • Researched properties for building owners seeking grants and assistance

  • Preserved artifacts, provided public speakers, cemetery restoration, and public outreach