Philip Foster Farm

Hands-on historic site on the Oregon Trail. Elaine Butler tweets 1800's history and PDX family activities.

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@SavingPlaces @LincolnsCottage @GameGeniusDC Congratulations, Rebecca! Thanks for the link.

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Foster Farm Christmas 12/3: https://t.co/ACQWScTp5o

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@plugusin @cyndirathbun I like the thinking hats idea.

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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.

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This week's Living History Camp for girls was amazing!

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Finally Spring! - https://t.co/Bg33pjypvi https://t.co/Bg33pjypvi

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Volunteers and staff have been getting the Farm ready for tours.

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Now hiring experienced maintenance/landscaping help. Also have openings for volunteers.

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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.

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Summer Camp Registrations are now open! https://t.co/vZFrGAh0oA https://t.co/vZFrGAh0oA

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Goodbye, 2018 - https://t.co/X1qXHYLdAT

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We are closed for the winter, but you can still stop by to visit the grounds and see the Lucy House progress!

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A Quiet Country Christmas - https://t.co/WwbPdvawBz

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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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October 20, 1843 - Philip Foster bought of F.W. Pettygrove 117# beef @ 6 cents per lb. $7.02. #OregonTrail175

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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. https://t.co/xkcQmYcS92 https://t.co/OdGhWwMLUV

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October 16, 1843 - Rcvd. of P. Foster Five Dollars being a subscription for the Tualatine Road. #OregonTrail175

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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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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