William Holmes House (1847 Rose Farm)

William and Louisa Holmes were pioneers who joined the ‘great migration‘ in 1843. More than 900 souls traveled the trail west that year. The Holmes family settled on a 640-acre land claim at the south edge of Oregon City. They lived in a log cabin with a view of Mt. Hood (42 miles east). Water came from a nearby spring, probably the source of Singer Creek, which empties into the Willamette River after cascading down the bluff near Main Street in Oregon City.

Their home, completed in 1847, is the oldest American home in Oregon City and was the scene of early government meetings and many social events. The first territorial governor, Joseph Lane, gave his 1849 inaugural address from the balcony of the Rose Farm, and the celebrants gathered on the lawn below.

The claim was nicknamed the ‘Rose Farm’ by friends and neighbors because of the many roses Louisa planted in the garden.

We now have a Rose Farm Museum Facebook page! Come and see us, and enjoy Victorian Hints & Tips, Mystery Photos, and more!

The Rose Farm will open for the summer season on June 1, 2013!

Please call 503-656-5146 for information or to schedule a group tour.

Hours: Saturday, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., June 1 - September 7, 2013.

Admission:

• $4.00 for Adults
• $3.00 for Seniors
• $3.00 for Youths (age 6-17)
• Children 6 & under free

Directions

The Rose Farm is located 536 Holmes Lane, at the corner of Holmes Lane & Rilance Lane in Oregon City. To reach Holmes Lane, travel north approximately seven blocks from Warner Milne Rd. on either Molalla or Linn Ave.

To schedule group tours or for further information, please call (503) 656-5146.

Upcoming Events:

Musical Reflections of the 19th Century

Saturday, June 1, 2013 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Enjoy tunes from the 19th century, played on the Holmes family's piano by master pianist Carlene McDowell.

Fundraiser at Oregon City Burgerville

Saturday, June 22, 2013 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., 1900 Molalla Ave at Gaffney Lane, Oregon City. Enjoy a tasty meal and raise money for the Rose Farm!

Fourth of July Celebration

Saturday, July 6, 2013 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Honor our nation's birthday with a flag ceremony and an ice cream social.

Fundraiser at Gladstone Burgerville

Saturday, July 20, 2013 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., 19119 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Gladstone. Enjoy a tasty meal and raise money for the Rose Farm!

Fundraiser - Garage Sale

Saturday, August 9, 2013, 415 Jefferson Street, Oregon City.

Art on the Lawn

Saturday, August 17, 2013 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Local artists & Three River Arts Guild Artists

Open House & Pendleton Oregon City Tribute Blanket Display

Saturday, September 7, 2013 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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