Jefferson County Historical Society receives $20,000 from The Kinsman Foundation

The Kinsman Foundation has given $20,000 to the Jefferson County Historical Society for its continued work on renovating a Madras church into a county history museum. The former Methodist church at 8th and D streets is 118 years old and will someday be a museum run by the historical society. The building was first built in 1908, two years before Madras became an incorporated city. It was purchased by the historical society in June 2025. The Kinsman Foundation is a Milwaukie-based organization that assists historical and wildlife preservation, theater and photographic arts in Oregon and southern Washington. “We are thrilled to win the grant from the Kinsman Foundation, and very thankful,” said Jefferson County Historical Society president Lottie Holcomb. “The funds will be put directly towards the restoration of our historic building.” This is one of a few grants the society has won over the last year.

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