Los Pueblos Summer Camps
During August 2021 we held two weeks of summer camp for low income families in the Cottage Grove area who are speakers of Spanish and Mam (primarily Guatemalan immigrants.) Funding was generously provided by Oregon Community Foundation, with financial and logistical support from our partner, the Family Resource Center in Cottage Grove…
Some Facts About People of Color in Oregon’s History
Facts prepared by Singing Creek Educational Center from Online Searches: Read this article about Oregon’s constitution and laws which prevented people of color from living and working here. These unjust and prejudiced laws were repealed later, but this climate of white supremacy has had lasting effects on our state.
Our Perspective on Teaching Oregon’s History
Singing Creek Educational Center has been asked about our association with the term “pioneer” and whether our programs portray pioneers with historical accuracy. In embracing “pioneer,” we simply recognize the historical fact that predominantly white settlers came west and used this term to describe themselves. As the Salem-based organization Oregon Black Pioneers notes…
Spring Break Class: Felted Placemats!
This Class has been cancelled- we hope to offer it again in a few months. Thank you for your understanding.
Frontier Heritage Fair coming in Feb!
Frontier Heritage Fair Fur Trade ~ Old West ~ Civil War We are pleased to announce that we will have a booth for children, making corn dollies, again this year at the Frontier Heritage Fair at the Lane Events Center Auditorium. We love doing this each year- please...
Winter Matching Donation Campaign!
At Singing Creek Educational Center we share enthusiasm and passion for local history and the natural world around us with real, hands-on immersive activities– something you don’t get from a screen. Donate today to keep the magic flowing!
Meet our Halloween Ghosts!
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...
Homeschool is now booking!
We are so excited to welcome you to History Homeschool!
Signups are happening now and the first day of homeschool at the Snapp House is on September 10th, 2019. Hurry, because space is limited and it’s filling up fast!
