Events presented by members of the CCHC
Visit Saturdays 11-4:00, May through October, or book a tour at your convenience on the website at PhilipFosterFarm.com.
This homestead on the Barlow Road includes two historic houses, Foster’s 1870’s hay barn, and reproductions of a log cabin, schoolhouse, and general store, with pioneer activities for all ages.
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Karen DeWitz loves nothing better than to grab her camera and head outside
to explore, delighting in the sometimes-well-hidden discoveries to be made
along the way. This includes the many beautiful bird species that call Oregon
home. Utilizing her rich background in instruction, outdoor education, and
photography, DeWitz will deliver a presentation on the birds one might see
while camping in Clackamas County. Karen DeWitz is a former teacher with a
master’s degree in education, who understands how to intrigue and inspire
young minds both in the classroom and in the Northwest’s wild spaces.
THURSDAYS
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
MUSEUM OF THE OREGON TERRITORY
2ND FLOOR – MURDOCK GALLERY
211 TUMWATER DR. OREGON CITY, OR
2025 ADMISSION IS FREE
THANKS TO THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD GRANT.
The Mount Hood National Forest is the closest national forest to Portland and
encompasses the northern end of Oregon’s Cascade Mountains and the
Columbia River Gorge. Established in 1908 as the Oregon National Forest and
renamed the Mount Hood National Forest in 1924, it now consists of more
than a million acres and is home to Oregon’s tallest mountain. Cheryl Hill,
author of Images of America: Mount Hood National Forest and Images of
America: Fire Lookouts of Oregon, will detail the history and culture of this
sixty-two mile National Forest.
THURSDAYS
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
MUSEUM OF THE OREGON TERRITORY
2ND FLOOR – MURDOCK GALLERY
211 TUMWATER DR. OREGON CITY, OR
2025 ADMISSION IS FREE
THANKS TO THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD GRANT.
Moonshining is deep-rooted in the history of Oregon. In 1844, when it was still Oregon Territory, one of the first moonshiners, James Conner, challenged a lawman to a duel for busting his illegal operation. The McKenzie River Bandits had better luck hiding from the law and produced bootleg booze for nearly five years before their arrest. It wouldn’t be the last time they were caught. Over the years, outlaw moonshiners engaged in car chases, shootouts and even attempted an assassination to protect their hidden distilleries–and way of life. Join author Bruce Haney as he chronicles the intoxicating history of Oregon Moonshine.
The “Oregon Moonshine: Bootleggers, Busts, & Brawls” presentation will be at MOOT on Thursday, June 27th after the annual membership meeting at 6pm.
About the Author: Bruce Haney has been referred to as the town historian for Boring, Oregon. He runs a history group called Boring Oregon History and is the author of Eccentric Tales of Boring, Oregon . Outside of local history, he likes to pass the time by finding something he is interested in and then learning everything he can about the subject. Sometimes it leads to a book like the one you are currently reading, or sometimes he just learns all there is to know about some obscure punk rock band.
May through October, the Philip Foster Farm is open Saturdays, 11-4:00. Come see historic houses, barn, log cabin, schoolhouse, store, wagons and more. Hands-on pioneer activities for the whole family make this a fun place to spend an hour or a whole day. Bring your picnic and enjoy life on a genuine historic site on the Barlow Road.
Admission $5.00 per person or $20.00 per family
Group tours of any size can be scheduled on other days, and there are summer camps for ages 5 to 15. See the website at https://philipfosterfarm.com
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Saturday, February 24th at 11:00AM at the Aurora Mills Architectural Salvage Annex.
Whether you’re a long-time member of the Society or interested in joining for the first time, the Annual Meeting promises to be a fun and informative gathering with complimentary wine and small bites. Come mingle with us and experience the joy of connecting with others who share your passion for history and preservation!
Meeting will include an amendment to the bylaws moving future annual meetings from “the month of February” to “the first quarter of the calendar year”.
To RSVP or for more information, visit our event page, email info@auroracolony.org, or call 503-678-5754.
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Join the Stauffer-Will Farm program for our public days on June 15th and 19th.
