Oct 22, 2019 | Pioneer/ Historical
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...
Jun 16, 2016 | Events, Pioneer/ Historical
What a great day we had! About 250 people came out to the farm and enjoyed all the fun pioneer crafts and activities. The weather was beautiful and we enjoyed meeting so many of you. Our raffle table was successful and the hayride was always packed with people. We...
Dec 5, 2015 | Opal Whiteley, Pioneer/ Historical
Did you know Singing Creek is named after this woman? Opal Whiteley was a pioneer girl who lived in Cottage Grove in the early 20th Century. The book of her childhood diary is called “The Singing Creek Where the Willows Grow”…and she had a dream to...