Historical Park & Museum

Two Historical Museums

Pioneer Town

Exhibits & Events

POTTSVILLE MUSEUM

Pottsville was founded by Debbs Potts in 1959. We are a historical park and museum, open Year-Round, free of charge. Donations are always appreciated. Pottsville is also available for public and private events. We invite you to “Take A Walk Through History,” and as Debbs would say, “I want to perpetuate a place where people can go to look at things, and maybe learn a little about history. People need to understand our past.”.

Open Daily – 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Please Park and Use Walk-In Entrance

Summer Hours – 9:00AM to Dusk

Tours Available by calling 541-476-7319
Or emailing info@pottsvilleoregon.com
May thru October

Pioneer Town Open to the Public
May thru October, no appointment needed.

Click For Map of Pottsville Grounds.


HORSEBACK RIDING / CARTS

Bring your horse out to Pottsville and go for
a ride or use our outdoor arena.
Daily fee $5, Yearly fee $60
No riding during community events.
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DONATIONS
Pottsville is a 501c3 nonprofit organization Funded primarily by donations. When you make a donation, or donate an item of historical value, you are helping us to preserve and promote history through continued renovations and new and expanded displays for people of all ages and for future generations.
Donation Button at bottom of page


CONTACT INFORMATION
Eugene Debbs Potts Foundation
PO Box 324 Merlin, OR. 97532
(541) 476 -7319
info@pottsvilleoregon.com
or click to Contact Form


CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Click below for details.

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MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET

AND BIKE SHOW
APRIL 27th & 28th 2025
New/Used Parts, Food Vendors, Leather Goods, Clothing, Gifts, BBQ, Bike Show, Face Painting, More.

GRANTS PASS DRIVE-IN

AT POTTSVILLE
Starts In May, 2025
Every Friday Night at Dusk, Ticket sales Limited, Concessions. CLICK For Details and Tickets.

toy train Show Merlin Oregon
VINTAGE TOYS & TRAINS

BUY-SELL-TRADE
MAY 17th 2025
Vintage Toys, Trains, Parts, Supplies, Accessories, Vendors, Free Appraisals.

 Merlin tractor show activities
BRANCH 9 (E.D.G.E.& T.A.)

ANNUAL TRACTOR SHOW
SWAP MEET & PULLS

JUNE 14 & 15, 2025
Held on Fathers’ Day Weekend, Antique Tractor Parade and Pulls, Vendors, live music, more.

ROGUE MOTOR SHOW

EVENING SHOW
4pm -10pm

SATURDAY, AUG. 23rd 2025
All vehicles Welcomed at the Rogue Motor Show. Food and more. Details coming. For more information call
Cory Wilson – 541-761-0780.

Native American gathering Merlin Oregon
POTTSVILLE RED HAWK

MEMORIAL POW-WOW
SEPTEMBER, 6th - 7th 2025
Come share this wonderful experience with your family. Dancing, Music Drumming, Vendors and more.

Rat Rod Car Show Merlin Oregon
RAT ROD RUKKUS

CAR SHOW
SEPTEMBER, 13th 2025
Rat Rods, Hot Rods, Customs, Motorcycles, Contests, Raffles, Vendors, Live Music & more.

Hall to rental
AVAILABLE TO RENT

COMMUNITY MEETING HALL
AVAILABLE TO RENT

CONTACT US FOR DETAILS
For meetings, events, gatherings, crafting, art shows, speeches and much more.

AVAILABLE TO RENT
SCHEDULE YOUR NEXT COMMUNITY EVENT AT POTTSVILLE INDOOR OR OUTDOOR
CALL FOR PRICING 541-476-7319