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June 2020
Living History Days Festival in Oakland, OR
CANCELLED due to coronavirus, look for us next year at this event. Join us at the Living History Days festival in Oakland, OR for two days of historic fun! We will have a booth making corn dollies and helping kids have authentic historic fun! A weekend of fun, history, and learning for children and parents alike! More to come.
Find out more »August 2020
Homesteading summer camp Aug 17-21 2020
Homesteading Summer Camp GIRL SCOUTS: This camp is suitable for earning your “Playing the Past” badge! Our theme is homesteading, as in the books “Little House on the Prairie.” Each day will provide some structured learning activities, arts and crafts, and play time. Some of our favorite activites are: sewing, playing school, churning butter, grinding grain, washing clothes on the washboard, making herbal medicines, and learning games. See our blog post about the “letter writing” component of camp. After you register you…
Find out more »June 2021
Opal Whiteley History Tour with Steve Williamson
The Life and Times of Opal Whiteley- Guided Tour Join us at noon on Saturday, June 19th for a guided caravan tour of Opal Whiteley's life and places- with Steve Williamson, a local expert on Opal Whiteley. Steve has done lots of research on her and our local history. See the Opal memorial website here to learn more about this famous pioneer girl. Join our Opal Caravan for a fun drive and walking tour of places where Opal Whiteley lived…
Find out more »Homeschool Family Day
THIS EVENT IS ONLY FOR our homeschool families that were a part of our online program. Join us for a fun morning at the Snapp House doing old-fashioned crafts and games, and find out more about our summer camps and fall events! This is a great time to connect outside in nature, since we are located in a park next to the river. Bring a picnic lunch and a water bottle (there is no drinking fountain at the Snapp house.)…
Find out more »October 2021
Girl Scouts: Pioneer Day- Early Settlers
Cancelled due to Covid related low signups.Watch for Spring event offerings for Girl Scouts! Go back in time and live like an Oregon pioneer settler at the historic Dr. Snapp House. Built in 1886, this home is in a park next to the Coast Fork Willamette River. Pioneer dress-up clothes and bonnets are available or bring your own. Fun activities and authentic "chores" and crafts await you in this class where you can earn your Playing the Past badge in…
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