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June 2019
Open House at the Snapp House
Come visit our new location in the historic Dr. Snapp house and learn about our programs and events. Fun kids activities and a tour await you! This is FREE and fun for all ages. Meet our Director, Karen and experience all the unique history of the house. It sits next to a park by the Willamette River, so you can take a walk around the park after you see the house. No RSVP needed, just come join us! The house…
Find out more »July 2019
Living History Village at the Bohemia Mining Days Festival
Join us at the Bohemia Mining Days Festival in Cottage Grove, Oregon on July 19th and 20th for a fun time in the kids zone! We'll be open from 10am to 6pm both days, but the larger festival stays open till 10pm and includes Thursday night. It's held in Coiner Park in the middle of Cottage Grove. Admission is free but some kids zone activities are offered for a fee, so bring some cash! This year Singing Creek Center is…
Find out more »September 2019
Spinning Yarns: Storytelling and Fiber Arts with Karen Haas
Join us for a wonderful evening of pioneer stories told by Karen Haas, a remarkable storyteller also know as "Many Voices". Then we will make cute needle felted figures, and you can try the loom and the drop spindle. All supplies are provided and you will leave with a smile and a felted creature or two! To hear more about Karen's storytelling and more on her website, click here. About Karen Haas Karen Haas enjoys both telling in modern times and bringing…
Find out more »Historic Homes Walking Tour & Reception 2019
Join us for a wonderful walking tour of the historic homes in the East Skinner Butte neighborhood, concluded with a special wine reception at the beautiful historic Pironi house. Doug and Sherrill, the owners, love to entertain and will delight you with true stories about their house and property. Hear about the latest developments and upcoming projects from both organizations putting on this event: the Lane County History Museum and the Singing Creek Educational Center. This event was delightful two…
Find out more »October 2019
Happy Haunts Vintage Halloween Party
Join us for a fun and kid-friendly vintage Halloween party at the Snapp House in Cottage Grove! Games, crafts, activities and spooky shadow puppet play. Also a yummy bake sale! This event is candy and plastic free. Crafts are old-fashioned and made with real materials. Space is limited to 20 kids and their parent(s).
Pre-registration only for this event. Fun activities include: Lavender Ghosts, Raffia witches brooms, Halloween bingo with pioneer toy prizes, Shadow Puppet play "The Little Hobgoblin", and meet some famous ghosts!
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