Learn what it was like to be an Oregon settler in 1890 at the historic SMJ House in Eugene. 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 a truly unique […]
Come visit our booth in downtown Cottage Grove at All America Square (Opal Whiteley Park) on October 31st at 3pm! We will have carnival style games (ring toss onto bottles) and the pocket lady! Win prizes! For just 50cents a turn you can win fun nature prizes like polished stones, seashells, and colorful felt flower […]
Learn all about the Kalapuya Indigenous people of the Willamette Valley region, and enjoy storytelling and drumming/songs from a Native American Tribal member. Explore Native art of the Columbia River area and make a craft to take home. We will learn about tools, trade, foods, medicinal plants, housing, language and more. Then we will learn […]
Join us for a wonderful evening of tea and heartwarming tales of love from history. Karen Haas is a noted storyteller from Washington, who will charm us with stories (including audience participation parts) for all ages. Also enjoy a tour of the SMJ House after the storytelling! Proceeds benefit the SMJ House and Singing Creek Educational Center.
Join us Feb 18th and 19th at the Lane County Fairgrounds at the annual Frontier Heritage Fair!9am to 5pm on Saturday9am to 4pm on Sunday This indoor family-friendly event features booths, exhibits, crafts, artisans and live music! See the the frontier, wild west and Civil War era goods and demonstrations.We will be doing our always […]
Come visit our booth at the S. Lane Youth Celebration at the Armory, on Saturday April 8th! Time: 11am to 4pm. Food! Fun! Prizes! Speak up and tell us what you love about your community and what you'd like to see. Let your voice be heard! SCEC will have a booth where you can make a […]
Join us on Sat & Sun April 22nd and 23rd, 2023 for a wonderful event for the whole family about living sustainably. Come enjoy vendors, art show, raffle, giveaways and more! Small donation requested at the door. Hours are 10am to 5pm at the Armory building in downtown Cottage Grove.
Learn what it was like to be an Oregon settler in 1890 at the Shelton McMurphey Johnson House in Eugene. 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 a truly […]
Learn about the Kalapuya Indigenous people, past and present, with instructor Karen Rainsong. This presentation and guided hike is best for adults and teens. Bring some cash as a donation to the Friend's of Hendricks park for this presentation. Hike will include some gentle uphill climbs and is not generally considered wheelchair friendly, although the […]
In this fun summer day camp, children learn all about the history of Mayan and Mexican cultures, including cooking, crafts, animals, songs & dancing, nature studies and more! Enrollment is through our instructor, Veronica Alvarado.
