What is Living History?

What is Living History?

Apr 30, 2017 | Pioneer/ Historical

Article courtesy of ALHFAM: Associate of Living History Farms and Museums. Singing Creek Educational Center is a member of ALHFAM. Living History: A simulation of life in another time – Jay Anderson For research, interpretation, and play – Jay Anderson A history that...
First Girl: A Story by Peggy Illeen

First Girl: A Story by Peggy Illeen

Feb 14, 2017 | Pioneer/ Historical

One of our wonderful volunteers, Peggy Illeen, who is a fabulous photographer, is also a gifted author. This is one of her short stories, called “First Girl.” It is told from the perspective of a Native girl in the West. It brings a personal quality to the...
Pioneer Letter Writing at Summer Camps

Pioneer Letter Writing at Summer Camps

Feb 13, 2017 | Pioneer/ Historical, Programs

For me, one of the most compelling things about the history of the old West and pioneer travels are the journals and letters. In today’s modern era kids get less exposure to actual written letters and are more often in front of emails, Videos, Facetime or Skype....
Winter at Camas Country Mill Farm- By Tom Hunton

Winter at Camas Country Mill Farm- By Tom Hunton

Jan 17, 2017 | Pioneer/ Historical

  Winter brings changes in many aspects of what is occurring at our farm and in the fields.  During the winter months, with the waterfowl migrations that often fill our fields with cackling Canada geese, many species of ducks as well as Tundra swans, the eagles,...

Winter Light Party spreads peace and good cheer

Dec 3, 2016 | Events

  We are so excited for the first annual Winter Light Party at SCEC next Saturday the 10th of December. We are getting a live tree in the granary from our newest board member, Kim Miller, who has a Christmas Tree farm at her house. She is going to be on hand to...
Halloween at the Homestead 2016 will be a night to remember!

Halloween at the Homestead 2016 will be a night to remember!

Oct 7, 2016 | Events

  We are so looking forward to some spooky fun with you all on Friday Oct 28th, from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. Join us at the Granary for some vintage halloween games, prizes and crafts! Kids must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and all must sign a liability...
Grandparent’s Tea Event, Fall 2016

Grandparent’s Tea Event, Fall 2016

Jul 20, 2016 | Events

[cmsms_row][cmsms_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsms_text] UPDATE: We had a wonderful time at the Grandparent’s Tea on Sunday the 11th of September (National Grandparent’s Day!) Here are some pictures of the day for you to enjoy. The music was...