Member Events

Events presented by members of the CCHC

MOOT Presentation: Oregon Moonshine

“OREGON MOONSHINE: BOOTLEGGERS, BUSTS, & BRAWLS” PRESENTATION BY BRUCE HANEY

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.

THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2023, AFTER 6:00 PM CCHS ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

MUSEUM OF THE OREGON TERRITORY, 2ND FLOOR – MURDOCK GALLERY
211 TUMWATER DR. OREGON CITY, OR, 97045

Philip Foster Farm is Open Saturdays

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

Stauffer-Will Farm Public Days

Join the Stauffer-Will Farm program for our public days on June 15th and 19th.

The farm’s field trip program will be open for a special, two days of visitor fun! Not just school students, the farm will be opened up for the public to take part in this wonderful program.

Come out and join the summer fun! Volunteers can lead an activity at one of the five stations of the Stauffer-Will Farm program, open to new and returning volunteers. RSVP by calling at 503.678.5754 or email farm@auroracolony.org to attend.

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Old Aurora Colony Annual Meeting

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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Historical Authors Meet and Greet at MOOT

Have a meet and greet with Clackamas County’s Historical Authors at MOOT, February 10!

There has been an explosion of books pertaining to the history of Clackamas County and many new and experienced authors alike live in our area. On Saturday, February 10, 2024, the Museum of the Oregon Territory will host a Clackamas History Authors Meet-and-Greet! Attending Authors include Mark Hurlburt, author of Images of America: North Clackamas and This Day in Clackamas History, who will deliver a presentation on the history of our region while promoting and signing copies of his latest book, Happy Valley Oregon: A Brief History.

Presentation begins at 1:00 PM at the Museum of the Oregon Territory and is expected to run until 2:00 PM to allow time for questions and signings.

Clackamas History Authors Meet-and-Greet
Saturday February 10, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Museum of the Oregon Territory,
211 Tumwater Dr. Oregon City, OR, 97045Admission: Attendance Free with Museum Admission

Chatauqua History Lecture: The History and Mystery of Magic

Since 1974, David Charvet has been performing, creating and writing about magic. He has a passion for history that he credits to his father and became interested in magic around age seven through books in his school library and a children’s magic set. Join him and discover the history and mystery of magic from a well-regarded magician! This event is free to the public.

PLEASE NOTE: This event takes place at The Springs in Lake Oswego at 3900 Kruse Way Pl, Lake Oswego, OR 97035.

Baker Cabin History Show and Tell

NEW DATE, January 27, 2024, 1-3 pm – History Show & Tell
Join our informal community “Reveal Day” to help us know more about recent acquisitions

Boxes of historic papers and photos from Carver area and Hattan history recently gifted to BCHS have yet to be fully investigated. We’ll open these boxes and discover more about what we have. We are looking for your recollections to help identify people, places and events. We’ll be looking at:

Selected items from the Kenn Lantz collection of photographs and documents
Papers and photos from the estate of Joan Glenda Hattan
Registries, class photos, and meeting minutes from the Carver School PTA and Carver Pleasant Hour Club
Archived vintage issues of the Cabin Log BCHS newsletter

We’ll also open the floor for you to ‘show and tell’ us about your family treasures. Got a box of photos or Grandma’s old “whatchamacallit/? Bring it along!

Coffee and refreshments will be served. There is no charge to attend this event.