Intangible Cultural Heritage- and PNW Indigenous learning
I came across an article about intangible cultural heritage on the UNESCO website, and it made great sense to me. Here is the first paragraph: The term ‘cultural heritage’ has changed content considerably in recent decades, partially owing to the instruments developed...
Teaching Values to Children at Singing Creek Center
I woke up the other day and thought about something I had heard from a parent of one of our summer campers. She explained that when she got to go to summer camp with us for a whole week, it was truly a magical experience and it was way beyond her expectations. It was...
Our Perspective on Teaching Oregon’s History
Singing Creek Educational Center has been asked about our association with the term “pioneer” and whether our programs portray pioneers with historical accuracy. In embracing “pioneer,” we simply recognize the historical fact that predominantly white settlers came west and used this term to describe themselves. As the Salem-based organization Oregon Black Pioneers notes…
Spring Break Class: Felted Placemats!
This Class has been cancelled- we hope to offer it again in a few months. Thank you for your understanding.
Frontier Heritage Fair coming in Feb!
Frontier Heritage Fair Fur Trade ~ Old West ~ Civil War We are pleased to announce that we will have a booth for children, making corn dollies, again this year at the Frontier Heritage Fair at the Lane Events Center Auditorium. We love doing this each year- please...
Winter Matching Donation Campaign!
At Singing Creek Educational Center we share enthusiasm and passion for local history and the natural world around us with real, hands-on immersive activities– something you don’t get from a screen. Donate today to keep the magic flowing!
Meet our Halloween Ghosts!
Opal Whiteley Every town has its legends. Most are unknown to outsiders. However, our legend, Opal Whiteley, is known worldwide. Many visitors come to Cottage Grove each year to see where she lived and wrote about. People love to take selfies by her mural. In 1918...
Homeschool is now booking!
We are so excited to welcome you to History Homeschool!
Signups are happening now and the first day of homeschool at the Snapp House is on September 10th, 2019. Hurry, because space is limited and it’s filling up fast!
