Two Rivers Heritage Museum
Welcome to Two Rivers Heritage Museum
Protecting the cultural heritage of Camas & Washougal
History shapes our understanding of who we are as individuals and as a society. The Two Rivers Heritage Museum, created and run by the Camas-Washougal Historical Society, serves as a scholarly asset to our SW Washington communities and beyond. We are dedicated to the important work of putting the power of history into everyone’s hands.
The stories at Two Rivers are multi-cultural. Our artifacts reflect the strong bonds Two Rivers developed with both the Native populations and with the diverse newcomers who settled here to start a life of opportunity. Our region is abundant in natural resources, with two major rivers which served as the lifeblood of the region, and fertile ground which sustained all who made this region their home. SW Washington offered quality of life and opportunity then as it still does today.
Our Programs
We invite an understanding of our past, and appreciation of the present, as we move into our future. The Camas-Washougal Historical Society celebrates the lives, hard work, and perseverance of those who lived here before us. Respectfully collected and carefully preserved, our archives are a personalized history of our area, and range from handmade tools and food gathering supplies, to musical instruments and toys, and everywhere inbetween.
The Gathering Place at Washuxwal
Inspired by our rich, Native American heritage in the Camas Washougal area, The Two Rivers Heritage Museum’s Gathering Place at Washuxwal stands as a monument to the native people who lived in similar plank houses that once stood here along the Columbia River.
Support Your Local Museum
Our museum thrives thanks to the support of our community. Two Rivers Heritage Museum is operated by the Camas-Washougal Historical Society, a volunteer-run organization that provides all our services and programs through historical society memberships, museum admissions and gift shop sales, gifts, and grants. Our museum exists for and because of community members like you.

Membership
Join the Camas-Washougal Historical Society and support the preservation of our local history!

Volunteering
Become a docent, conduct research, or volunteer for a wide variety of other jobs; there are so many ways to help!