About:

The White River Valley Museum and Mary Olson Farm are operated by the City of Auburn with support from the White River Valley Historical Society.

The White River Valley Historical Society, a 501c3 nonprofit incorporated in 1961, creates connections to the community and opens pathways to funding in support of the Museum and Farm’s mission.

Mission:

We connect the community to history and culture through engaging programming and responsible stewardship of the Whiter River Valley Museum and Mary Olson Farm.

Vision:

A community that is strengthened and empowered by its histories.

values:

Responsibility: To preserve, interpret, and share the diverse cultures and rich history of our region.

Authenticity: Create opportunities to build meaningful, reciprocal, and resilient connections with one another and with the Valley.

Lifelong Learning: Engaged in education & research that values truth, curiosity, and academic rigor.

Accessibility: Committed to removing the barriers (physical, social, and financial) that separate people from their histories.