About Us
The Willamette Heritage Center in Salem, Oregon, is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to gathering, preserving, and sharing Mid-Willamette Valley History. With early settlement buildings dating as far back as the 1840’s, we are one of Salem’s most prominent community landmarks and are nationally recognized as an ‘American Treasure’. Our beautiful 5-acre campus includes fourteen historic structures containing permanent and changing exhibits, a blacksmithing workshop, research library and archive, textile learning center, rentable event venue spaces, and rentable retail and office spaces. We uncompromisingly promote diversity and prohibit discrimination based on age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national/ethnic origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran/uniform status, and all other classifications protected by law.
Why Work for the WHC?
Be a part of something special! We are a family-like group of dedicated and mission-driven staff, interns, volunteers, and members devoted to maintaining the WHC as a place for all to discover, engage, and make history. Our unique and innovative work environment offers a “home away from home” atmosphere, where all are encouraged and empowered to be authentic, freely share ideas, and pursue their professional and personal goals.
Our campus is extraordinary and has something to offer to everyone. Be inspired by a walk through the Boon House, the oldest single-family house still standing in Salem, and learn about life on the Oregon Trail. De-stress by taking a few minutes to feed and watch the ducks swim in the millrace flowing through the campus. Be uplifted by the echo of children’s laughter during school tour season as they learn about their heritage. Great things are happening here, and we need your unique skills, talent, and perspective to help us continue making history!
