Okanogan County Historical Society

The Okanogan County Historical Society (OCHS) was formed in 1963 to preserve and disseminate the colorful heritage of Okanogan County in North Central Washington State.  The Society's headquarters are in the Wilson Historical Research Center adjacent to the Okanogan County Historical Museum.  This building also houses the Okanogan County Genealogical Society.

Okanogan County Historical Museum, Wilson Historical Research Center and Fire Hall Museum in Okanogan, WA.

OCHS Resources

•Okanogan County Heritage         --Quarterly magazine

•Frank Matsura Photo                 collection

•Ladd Photo collection

•20,000 plus historic photos

•Recorded and archived   pioneer interviews

•Book collection on local and state history

•Newspapers on microfilm and in bound volumes

•Variety of maps

•Traveling displays

•Educational materials

•Okanogan County                     Genealogical resources 

•22 Historic signs throughout         county 

•Guided history tours for             members and guests

Museums

•Conconully Museum

•Okanogan County Historical     Museum and Fire Hall     

•Molson Museum and Old             Molson Site

•Shafer Museum