Friends of Historic Forest Grove

Friends of Historic Forest Grove Friends of Historic Forest Grove is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity organized by a group of local historic enthusiasts in 1989.

Our mission is historic preservation, education, and community.

Throwback Thursday!50 years ago this week, here and around the Grove, Hattie Gebhardt celebrated her 90th birthday by pl...
05/21/2026

Throwback Thursday!

50 years ago this week, here and around the Grove, Hattie Gebhardt celebrated her 90th birthday by playing the organ at the Dilley Church; Ken Gratteri presented instructions of how to set up a Camping tent won by Paul Adamson; Mrs. Myron Ray was installed as president of Pacific Progress; Drama students at Neil Armstrong preformed “Godspell;” Red Shepard was installed as president of the Cornelius Booster Club at their annual meeting; Candidates for the Banks Sunset mother and Princess met at the 26th Annual selection banquet; and Betty Dancer’s 51 kindergarteners preformed for adoring parents in Cornelius. All of this and so much more happened way back then. Do you recall any of these folks, and recognize the locations shown? Let us know! Enjoy!

Every Wednesday there is a work party at the A. T. Smith House in Forest Grove from 9am-12noon.Great help from Robin and...
05/20/2026

Every Wednesday there is a work party at the A. T. Smith House in Forest Grove from 9am-12noon.

Great help from Robin and Sally today weeding in Abigail's Garden on the property.
We can ALWAYS use more help on the grounds there.

If you like mowing, we have a riding mower! ;)

Let us know! Thank you!

05/20/2026

Please check back next Wednesday! We should be open then from 10am-4pm.
Thank you!

You are welcome to come and listen to Denise Berkshire, Director of the Tillamook Forest Center, present The Pioneer's Q...
05/19/2026

You are welcome to come and listen to Denise Berkshire, Director of the Tillamook Forest Center, present The Pioneer's Quilt: a Story of the Walter and Alice Smith Homestead. This interactive journey back in time will explore the quilted story of Walter and Alice Smith, the very first homesteaders to call the upper Wilson River home.
Cost: Free!
Location: Forest Grove City Auditorium, 1915 Main Street
Date: Tuesday, May 19 2026
Schedule: Doors open 6 pm for light refreshments. Program begins 6:30 pm, with brief updates & officer elections followed by the talk.

On the corner of Pacific and Elm Street, I am sure you have passed by Miracle Sign about a million times, eh? Look at ...
05/18/2026

On the corner of Pacific and Elm Street, I am sure you have passed by Miracle Sign about a million times, eh? Look at what business used to be there a long time ago.

Guyton's Dairy was there and they sold milk products and ice too!

The outbuildings are still there, just used by the sign shop now.

Not a dairy farm, but a dairy processing plant.

Check out the delivery truck!

Today, Sunday May 17th is the first of a series of garden tours organized by Friends of Historic Forest Grove and this i...
05/17/2026

Today, Sunday May 17th is the first of a series of garden tours organized by Friends of Historic Forest Grove and this is a garden worth checking out!

Arguably the largest Fan Palm in Forest Grove is tucked into a corner of yet another space in the garden, so take in everything and don't miss it.

Season tickets are available for the series or pay $10 for each garden at the gate. Admission includes refreshments.

If you are reading this on SUNDAY, May 17th, then you have the opportunity today to see the first of the 4+ garden tours...
05/17/2026

If you are reading this on SUNDAY, May 17th, then you have the opportunity today to see the first of the 4+ garden tours we have planned this year.
This first garden has it all and more! For ticket information see details at www.fhfg.org/event-6574400

Mark your calendar for SUNDAY! It is the first garden tour out of the 4+ we have planned this year. This garden is...
05/16/2026

Mark your calendar for SUNDAY! It is the first garden tour out of the 4+ we have planned this year.
This garden is rather a hidden gem. You will be awed by it. Guaranteed.
See details at www.fhfg.org/event-6574400

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1936 19th Avenue
Forest Grove, OR
97116

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