Secrets of the Past: “The Tragic Case of a Frontier Oregon Woman”
Yamhill Valley Heritage Center 11275 SW Durham Lane, McMinnville, OregonMany strong and sturdy women accompanied their husbands and children on the Oregon Trail in the 1840s and 1850s only to find themselves on isolated farms far from any neighbors once they arrived. What happened if the marriage was less than stable? If a handsome male drifter passed through offering a potential alternative path? If the wife simply could not take the pressures of frontier life? Join us to learn more about the unique and challenging conditions confronting Euro-American women in the early years of Oregon Territory’s history and how one woman took matters into her own hands.
Oregon’s Birthday Celebration
Yamhill Valley Heritage Center 11275 SW Durham Lane, McMinnville, OregonHelp us celebrate Oregon's Birthday out at the Yamhill Valley Heritage Center. Old Time Fiddlers will be performing at 1-3pm. Special Exhibits. Birthday Cake will be served FREE - Donations gladly accepted
Oregon Old Time Fiddlers
Yamhill Valley Heritage Center 11275 SW Durham Lane, McMinnville, OregonOregon Old Time Fiddlers perform from 1-3pm during our Oregon Birthday Celebration
Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District Native Plant Sale
Yamhill Valley Heritage Center 11275 SW Durham Lane, McMinnville, OregonMarch 6-7, 2020 Yamhill Valley Heritage Center For more information [...]
Presentation and Potluck – Sons and Daughters of Oregon Pioneers
Yamhill Valley Heritage Center 11275 SW Durham Lane, McMinnville, OregonThe Oregon Pioneer Association was formed in 1875 to create one central organization from the several pioneer groups that had been active since 1850. That Association became the Sons and Daughters of Oregon Pioneers in 1897 and incorporated in 1901, with the purpose of keeping the spirit, memories, and stories of our forebears alive for future generations. The original Association also formed the nucleus of the Oregon Historical Society.
McMinnville RC Aircraft Modelers Swap Meet
Yamhill Valley Heritage Center 11275 SW Durham Lane, McMinnville, OregonSwap Meet for Radio Control Aircraft Modelers For more information please contact: McMinnville Aircraft Modelers - www.mcminnvilleaircraftmodelers.com Jeff Jones - 503-367-4784 [email protected] or Butch Jurhs - 971-237-1737 [email protected]
Farm Fest 2020 – CURRENT EVENT CANCELLED
Yamhill Valley Heritage Center 11275 SW Durham Lane, McMinnville, OregonFarm Fest 2020 happens April 4 from 10-4pm at the Yamhill Valley Heritage Center Museum in McMinnville Oregon. It is the Largest plowing competition with draft animals on the West Coast with 20+ teams of draft horses and mules. The Oregon Draft Horse Breeders Association co-sponsors the event and will manage the competition in both our North and South fields. The entire Yamhill Valley Heritage Center campus will come alive with many activities. Vendors will be on hand with their wares. Historical displays and demonstrations will be available for viewing including the Sawmill, Blacksmith Shop. Also view the ongoing restoration of our Peerless Steam Tractor Engine. The Plowman’s Café will be open with a wonderful assortment of food. Live music is scheduled throughout the day and plan on visiting the hand’s on Pioneer Kids’ activities that are sure to please. Don’t miss it!
Oregon Old Time Fiddlers – CURRENT EVENT CANCELLED
Yamhill Valley Heritage Center 11275 SW Durham Lane, McMinnville, OregonOregon Old Time Fiddlers perform from 1-3pm - Jam Session - Event Cancelled at this time due to Covid-19 social distancing precautions
Volunteer Appreciation – CURRENT EVENT CANCELLED
Yamhill Valley Heritage Center 11275 SW Durham Lane, McMinnville, OregonEVENT CANCELED “The Yamhill County Historical Society is committed to [...]
Secrets of the Past: “1920’s in Yamhill County” – CURRENT EVENT CANCELLED
Yamhill Valley Heritage Center 11275 SW Durham Lane, McMinnville, OregonEVENT CANCELED “The Yamhill County Historical Society is committed to [...]