Philip Foster Farm National Historic Site

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June 21, 2009 Father's Day at the Farm

Bring Dad down to the Farm for a barbecue meal, visit with crafters, and catch up on your own family history. Fun for the whole family!

Living History Summer Camp

Kids ages 7-12 are invited to spend a week living the pioneer life. Do the chores, learn the crafts, hear the stories, play the games and wear the clothes! It's not too late to sign up, but register early.

Welcome!

Philip Foster, one of Oregon's earliest pioneers, was a leader in the establishment of Oregon. His farm and home in Eagle Creek played an important part in the history of the Barlow Road, which followed the south side of Mt. Hood as an alternative to the treacherous Columbia River route. Either option held great danger: navigate the river's swift currents and rapids, or risk the steep slopes and early winter snows in the mountains. Foster helped fund, build and operate the Barlow Road at various times between 1848 and 1865, guiding thousands of covered wagons into the Willamette Valley.

Foster took a 640 acre donation land claim at Eagle Creek in the late 1840's. The Philip Foster place was a welcome sight for pioneers coming down that one last hill into the Willamette Valley and the start of a new life in the new land.

Today Philip and Mary Foster's Farm still plays host to thousands. From April through October schoolchildren engage in activities that were part of the daily life of Oregon's earliest settlers. Summer fun and events for the general public kick off in May with our Mother's Day Brunch and end in December with A Country Christmas. Tours of the farm and hands-on pioneer activities are available for the whole family all summer.

Celebrate with us!
Our beautiful historic site is available to everyone for picnics, weddings, reunions, private parties and other celebrations and events. Ask us!!