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Our mission is to teach local history by preserving and showcasing the unique 1903 Brown House, local stories, artifacts, and other heritage resources for future generations.

We work to use our resources to connect people to this community.

Donations Support:

Historic Preservation: Building maintenance, Restoration projects, Grounds upkeep

Community Events: Holiday tours, Educational programs, Public gatherings

Historical Education: Local history preservation, Archives and exhibits, Walking tours

Future Generations: Long-term stewardship, Community heritage

The 1903 Brown House in Stayton, Oregon decorated with Christmas lights, with a Christmas tree visible through a front window, and a wreath hanging on the porch, illuminated at night.
The 1903 Brown House in Stayton, Oregon with a wraparound porch surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn, with some exterior lighting on at dusk.
View from a large bay window in the 1903 Brown House in Stayton, Oregon with intricate stained glass detail at the top, framed by lace curtains, overlooking green leafy trees outside.
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A black and white vintage family portrait of Charles and Martha Brown with their children Giles, Lee, and Ruth, sitting and standing in front of a piano at the 1903 Brown House in Stayton, Oregon.
The SE bedroom in the 1903 Charles and Martha Brown House. which is now an office. Empty room with wooden floors and bay windows showing the fine detail of the building.
A group of volunteers in the 1903 Brown House in Stayton, Oregon, working on a project archiving the materials of local historian Ernst Lau.

The Santiam Heritage Foundation is a volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the historic and cultural heritage of our region. Donations may be tax deductible as allowed by law. For over 25 years, community volunteers have guided the Foundation with a strong commitment to responsible stewardship, operating without paid staff or organizational debt.

Close-up of a vintage doorway trim, showing the detailed carvings along the top edge and the dark wood finish, located in the 1903 Brown House in Stayton, Oregon.