Hands-on historic site on the Oregon Trail. Elaine Butler tweets 1800's history and PDX family activities.
Eagle Creek, OR, near Estacada
Joined July 2009
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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.
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.
Summer Camp Registrations are now open! philipfosterfarm.com/camps/ philipfosterfarm.com/camps/
We are closed for the winter, but you can still stop by to visit the grounds and see the Lucy House progress!
October 25, 1843 - Foster ships cedar shingles, salmon, and peas to Oahu, Sandwich Islands, via the "good Brig called the Pallas." #OregonTrail175
October 20, 1843 - Philip Foster bought of F.W. Pettygrove 117# beef @ 6 cents per lb. $7.02. #OregonTrail175
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/
October 16, 1843 - Rcvd. of P. Foster Five Dollars being a subscription for the Tualatine Road. #OregonTrail175
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
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