Here you can learn more about the Society, our collections and artifacts, and the history of the Molalla area. The Dibble House Museum Complex is the focal point of our efforts to preserve and make available the early history of Molalla and early settlers. The museum consists of the Dibble House, the Vonder Ahe House and summer kitchen, and the Ivor Davies Hall that uses reclaimed materials from the old high school. The Molalla Area Historical Society is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to preserving our past. You are invited to learn more about our history here on this website and visit the museum to experience our collections, research topics of interest, and explore early settler life.
The Molalla Area Historical Society is a non-profit organization whose artifacts, collections, and history exhibits are on display in the Molalla Dibble House Museum Complex, including the historic Dibble House, Vonder Ahe House with Summer Kitchen, Ivor Davies Hall, and the farm and logging machinery shed. Emphasis is placed on Native Americans, early pioneers, agriculture, timber, commerce, schools, Wilhoit Springs, the Buckeroo Rodeo, and genealogy/history in our research library.
The Dibble House as it looked back in 1934 form the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS). Built in 1859, it is the oldest surviving structure in south Clackamas county. It is located at 620 S Molalla Avenue.
The Dibble House today, fully restored.
We are open from April 1st through the 2nd week in November, barring exceptionally cold weather. Please call us to make sure we’ll be there if there is any question.
Hours: Friday 1pm to 4pm; Saturday 11am to 2pm
We will be closed for the season from the 3rd week in November to April, but, we’d always be glad to host you if you’re in town. Just get in touch to arrange an appointment by calling (no text) 503-765-6432.
Meetings are generally held on the second Saturday of the month at 12 noon in Ivor Davies Hall at the Dibble House Museum Complex. Everyone is welcome to attend, but please contact us if you would like to address an agenda item or add to the agenda.
Please see our EVENTS page for all the latest.