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Homeschool: Enrollment Continues

Dr. Snapp House 360 S. River Rd., Cottage Grove, OR

Our homeschool classes for boys and girls are accepting new enrollments. Classes continue until end of May.  See this page for more details: https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/history-homeschool/

Homestead Arts: Sauerkraut & Kombucha

Dr. Snapp House 360 S. River Rd., Cottage Grove, OR

Learn fermentation basics as we turn a head (or several) of cabbage into sauerkraut and take home a pint to ferment and enjoy. A special modified technique lets you ferment directly in the jar. We will also make a batch of kombucha and there will be kombucha SCOBY to take home for anyone who wants […]

$22

Letters From the Trail Presentation and Class

Cottage Grove Community Center 700 E Gibbs Ave,, Cottage Grove,, OR, United States

Join us for a wonderful FREE presentation and class at the Cottage Grove Community Center on Friday, Jan 24th, at 1pm. We will hear Mrs. Annabelle Smith tell of her adventures on the Oregon Trail and take questions from the audience. She will bring handwritten letters from boys and girls on the Oregon Trail. Each […]

Free

Homestead Arts: Beyond Sauerkraut Class

Dr. Snapp House 360 S. River Rd., Cottage Grove, OR

Ready to explore the world of fermentation? Learn how to make your own fermented pickles, salsa, hot sauce, a variety of fermented non-alcoholic beverages, and even corned beef. Take home a pint of giardiniera and some habanero hot sauce to finish fermenting at home. No previous fermentation experience necessary. Bring a clean wide-mouth pint jar […]

$22

Homestead Arts: Fruit Tree Grafting

Dr. Snapp House 360 S. River Rd., Cottage Grove, OR

Due to the Coronavirus we have to cancel this event. We hope to reschedule! Please check back.
Learn how to graft new varieties of fruit onto existing trees or new rootstock for custom fruit trees.

$25

Homestead Arts: Felted Placemats 2020

Dr. Snapp House 360 S. River Rd., Cottage Grove, OR

Due to the Coronavirus we have to cancel this event. We hope to reschedule! Please check back.
Make a fun and colorful placemat with wool rovings! We’ll use soap and warm water, agitate the wool and create a pretty placemat or decoration.

$10

Homestead Arts: Garden Prep and Seed Starting

Dr. Snapp House 360 S. River Rd., Cottage Grove, OR

Due to the Coronavirus we have to cancel this event. We hope to reschedule! Please check back.
Get your garden ready for planting and start your tomato seeds inside so they are ready when the weather warms up.

$21

Pioneer Scribe – Early Settlers Letter Writing for Girl Scouts

Dr. Snapp House 360 S. River Rd., Cottage Grove, OR

Due to the Coronavirus we have to cancel this event. We hope to reschedule! Please check back.
For Girl Scouts: Learn about early letter writing in Oregon history, including getting your very own handwritten letter from a child on the Oregon Trail!

Girls Scouts Only: Pioneer Girls Early Settlers May 2020

Dr. Snapp House 360 S. River Rd., Cottage Grove, OR

Due to the Coronavirus we have to cancel this event. We hope to reschedule! Please check back.
Go back in time and live like an Oregon settler in 1890 at the historic Dr. Snapp House. Built in 1886, this home is in a park next to the Coast Fork Willamette River.

Homestead Arts: Homemade Condiments

Dr. Snapp House 360 S. River Rd., Cottage Grove, OR

Due to the Coronavirus we have to cancel this event. We hope to reschedule! Please check back.
Make your next picnic amazing with your own home-made condiments. Learn how to make mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, and relish, and how to tailor each recipe to make your own signature versions.

$22