Programs and Events
2026 Special Events
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2026 Special Events *
March 14th - 12pm to 3pm - Victorian Crafts - Sewing stitches
April 11 th 12pm to 3pm–Victorian Crafts–Embroidery
May 8th Founder’s Day Event–Eva Emery Dye
May 9th 12pm to 3pm–Victorian Crafts
Twill Tape Measures & Pincushions
June 13th 12pm to 3pm–Victorian Crafts–Needlebooks
July 11th 12pm to 3pm–Victorian Crafts–Penny Rug
August 9th Plunder Sale
September 12th 12pm to 3pm–Victorian Crafts–Scissor cases & tips
October 10th 12pm to 3pm–Victorian Crafts 3–Part Pinch Bags
November 14th 12pm to 3pm–Victorian Crafts–Show and Tell
December 12th Heritage Holidays
The McLoughlin House
The Rose Farm
May 23rd to Labor Day: Open For the Season
February 14th Celebration of Oregon Statehood
167th Birthday–Featuring George Abernathy
May 2026 National Historic Preservation Month
May 9th Founders Month–The legacy of Ruth
McBride Powers Opening Exhibit
June 12th Rose Walk and Talk–Caring for your home
rose garden.
July 4th 250th Celebration of the Founding of the America Program
July 25th Quarterly Meeting of MMA at Holmes House
(House will open at 1pm after meeting)
August 1st Willamette Falls opening exhibit.
August 8th Yard sale at the Holmes House Yard (no tours)
September 12th Lantern Tours
October 8th Lantern Tours
December 5th Heritage Holiday Open House Celebrating
Celebrate Oregon City’s 182nd Birthday
Tours of the Rose Farm
🌹 Come Take a Tour of The Rose Farm! 🌹
Step back in time and experience Oregon's early days of statehood at The Rose Farm.
🕰️ Open Every Saturday
🗓️ From May 3rd to Labor Day
🕛 12 PM – 4 PM
Explore what life was like for the people who lived here during the beginnings of Oregon statehood. A perfect weekend activity for history buffs, families, or anyone curious about our local roots!
National Historic Preservation Month The Legacy of Ruth McBride Powers Talk
Join us for a special historic tour and talk highlighting the preservation work and legacy of Ruth McBride Powers. Explore her contributions to Oregon history with guided tours available from 12pm to 4pm. This unique event offers insight into local heritage, historic preservation, and the influential figures who shaped the region
Victorian Crafts Series and Craft Guild Meetings
Welcome to the 2025 Victorian Craft Series!
Join us each month in the parlor of the Barclay House to explore and learn a new period-appropriate craft. All necessary materials will be provided; however, you are welcome to bring your own fabric if desired. Additionally, we will be offering an advanced session as part of the series.
This program is proudly offered at no cost by the McLoughlin Memorial Association. While donations are greatly appreciated, they are not required.
Though walk-ins are welcome, we encourage you to RSVP to ensure we have an adequate supply of materials. To reserve your spot or to inquire about any of our programs click the "Contact Us" button at the top of this page.
Founders Day Celebration and Fundraiser Cider and Cookies
🎉 You're Invited to Our Founders Day Open House & Fundraiser!
📅 Date: May 10th
🕙 Time: 10am – 4pm
📍 Location: McLoughlin House Site — a unit of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Celebrate Founders Day with us at the historic McLoughlin House! We're hosting a fun, free community open house and fundraiser to support the McLoughlin Memorial Association and its mission to preserve and share local history.
✨ What to Expect:
🍪 Cookies & cider
🎟️ Free admission for all ages
🏛️ Explore one of Oregon’s most significant historic homes
🗣️ Learn about the legacy of Dr. John McLoughlin and our ongoing preservation efforts
💛 Opportunities to donate and support the McLoughlin Memorial Association
Whether you're a history buff, a supporter of local heritage, or just looking for a fun community event, we’d love to see you there!
Help us honor the past and support the future. 🌟
#FoundersDay #McLoughlinHouse #FortVancouverNHS #SupportLocalHistory #HistoricPreservation #OregonHistory #CommunityEvent
Victorian Crafts Series and Craft Guild Meetings
Welcome to the 2025 Victorian Craft Series!
Join us each month in the parlor of the Barclay House to explore and learn a new period-appropriate craft. All necessary materials will be provided; however, you are welcome to bring your own fabric if desired. Additionally, we will be offering an advanced session as part of the series.
This program is proudly offered at no cost by the McLoughlin Memorial Association. While donations are greatly appreciated, they are not required.
Though walk-ins are welcome, we encourage you to RSVP to ensure we have an adequate supply of materials. To reserve your spot or to inquire about any of our programs click the "Contact Us" button at the top of this page.
Craft Guild Meetings
The Craft Guild will also meet on the second Saturday of each month from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. In 2025, we will explore Native American beading techniques. Over the years, Kirstyn and Mary have each developed their unique methods, and both will be sharing their favorite techniques with participants.
Our beading journey will begin with off-loom bead weaving, a technique used to create strong beaded ribbons. We will then move on to bent-stick loom weaving, a method found at archaeological sites across all continents, except Antarctica. Potential projects include creating a beaded ribbon for a drawstring bag, a bracelet, or a hatband.
To further enhance our skills, we will explore picot stitches, commonly used to finish ribbons. We will also create practical cup covers to demonstrate this technique. For the adventurous, we will tackle two-needle embroidery, the traditional method used to craft rosettes.
Please note that we will not be replicating any Native American artifacts or modern works. Instead, we will be creating original designs inspired by our personal interests and cultural connections.
To participate in this activity, we kindly ask that you commit to attending regularly and working on your projects between meetings. Basic materials will be provided at the first session to help you get started—just bring your smile and perhaps your favorite scissors. After that, you may need to purchase additional materials based on your chosen projects. However, we will share donated materials to help offset costs.
Victorian Crafts Series and Craft Guild Meetings
Welcome to the 2025 Victorian Craft Series!
Join us each month in the parlor of the Barclay House to explore and learn a new period-appropriate craft. All necessary materials will be provided; however, you are welcome to bring your own fabric if desired. Additionally, we will be offering an advanced session as part of the series.
This program is proudly offered at no cost by the McLoughlin Memorial Association. While donations are greatly appreciated, they are not required.
Though walk-ins are welcome, we encourage you to RSVP to ensure we have an adequate supply of materials. To reserve your spot or to inquire about any of our programs click the "Contact Us" button at the top of this page.
Craft Guild Meetings
The Craft Guild will also meet on the second Saturday of each month from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. In 2025, we will explore Native American beading techniques. Over the years, Kirstyn and Mary have each developed their unique methods, and both will be sharing their favorite techniques with participants.
Our beading journey will begin with off-loom bead weaving, a technique used to create strong beaded ribbons. We will then move on to bent-stick loom weaving, a method found at archaeological sites across all continents, except Antarctica. Potential projects include creating a beaded ribbon for a drawstring bag, a bracelet, or a hatband.
To further enhance our skills, we will explore picot stitches, commonly used to finish ribbons. We will also create practical cup covers to demonstrate this technique. For the adventurous, we will tackle two-needle embroidery, the traditional method used to craft rosettes.
Please note that we will not be replicating any Native American artifacts or modern works. Instead, we will be creating original designs inspired by our personal interests and cultural connections.
To participate in this activity, we kindly ask that you commit to attending regularly and working on your projects between meetings. Basic materials will be provided at the first session to help you get started—just bring your smile and perhaps your favorite scissors. After that, you may need to purchase additional materials based on your chosen projects. However, we will share donated materials to help offset costs.
Statehood Day Celebration at the McLoughlin House
Join us for an open house and refreshments!
