Hands-on historic site on the Oregon Trail. Elaine Butler tweets 1800's history and PDX family activities.
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7 May 2022
We will be open Saturday 11-4:00, and Sunday afternoon, 1-4:00 for those who need a historic lilac for Mother's Day. Unfortunately, our Mother's Day festivities have been canceled due to inclement weather.
22 Mar 2019
Volunteers and staff have been getting the Farm ready for tours.
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2 Mar 2019
Now hiring experienced maintenance/landscaping help. Also have openings for volunteers.
16 Feb 2019
Our website is down this weekend, along with our email, but you can still call and message us, and all scheduled activities are still on the calendar.
30 Dec 2018
Summer Camp Registrations are now open! philipfosterfarm.com/camps/ philipfosterfarm.com/camps/
27 Dec 2018
We are closed for the winter, but you can still stop by to visit the grounds and see the Lucy House progress!
25 Oct 2018
October 25, 1843 - Foster ships cedar shingles, salmon, and peas to Oahu, Sandwich Islands, via the "good Brig called the Pallas." #OregonTrail175
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20 Oct 2018
October 20, 1843 - Philip Foster bought of F.W. Pettygrove 117# beef @ 6 cents per lb. $7.02. #OregonTrail175
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19 Oct 2018
Got apples to squeeze? We'll get out the presses tomorrow from 1 to 4:00. No admission charge - just squeeze and pay by the gallon. philipfosterfarm.com philipfosterfarm.com/
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16 Oct 2018
October 16, 1843 - Rcvd. of P. Foster Five Dollars being a subscription for the Tualatine Road. #OregonTrail175
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16 Oct 2018
October 16, 1843 - Butler works for $40.00 per upon he takes a lot of land of P. Foster at $115.00 in payment for his works. #OregonTrail175
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12 Oct 2018
October 12, 1843 - The construction business of Foster and Pomeroy adds Jacob M. Wair as an equal partner, dividing all expenses and profits evenly between them. Witnessed by William Cooper. #OregonTrail175
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