Fashion isn’t always fabulous—sometimes, it’s fatal. Dangerous & Deadly uncovers the hidden hazards lurking in historic fashion and beauty trends.
Discover the fascinating—and sometimes peculiar—ways 19th-century Americans expressed grief, as Tammara Hodge explores mourning customs, colors, keepsakes, and traditions that shaped a century of sorrow.
The Aurora Colony Historical Society is pleased to present Puttin’ on the Ritz: Elegance in Black & White.
Join us for an elegant evening at the farm featuring a catered buffet dinner, complementary beverages, and mingling among friends and fellow supporters of the Aurora Colony Historical Society.
The Museum Courtyard comes to life with activities for all ages. Admission to the Museum and Courtyard activities is half price all day.
Free family-friendly event and concert with food and beverages available for purchase.
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Aurora Colony Days Biergarten! Get ready to enjoy the incredible sounds of Mark Seymour & Friends as they take the stage at 6:00 PM. This is a free event, so gather your friends and family and come experience the fun!
Enter the spellbinding world of illusion with Professor DR Schreiber, where history, science, and sleight of hand come together in a magical evening.
Enjoy a rare opportunity to step back in time with a visit to the Stauffer-Will Farm. This hand’s-on, living history event is fun for all ages.
Learn about life on an 1870s farm and create projects to take home as souvenirs!
Uncover Oregon’s wild, whiskey-soaked past in this spirited evening of true tales, outlaws, and intrigue.
Enjoy a rare opportunity to step back in time with a visit to the Stauffer-Will Farm. This hand’s-on, living history event is fun for all ages.
Learn about life on an 1870s farm and create projects to take home as souvenirs!
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Enjoy a delightful day celebrating Emma Wagner Giesy with a special presentation by Jane Kirkpatrick, “Emma: Temporary Terrible Times”, book signing, tea luncheon by Granny Fi’s, and a fashion show “100 Years of Hems” from the costume department of Fort Vancouver NHS.
This year’s program will feature Lee Hebert, Jr. of Historical Salvage & Design, LLC, presenting Saving History Beam by Beam: The Art of Barn Relocation.
Aurora Colony Handspinners’ Guild presents the 41st Annual Antique Spinning Wheel Showcase for two days of fun!
Aurora Colony Handspinners’ Guild presents the 41st Annual Antique Spinning Wheel Showcase for two days of fun!
Come learn how to make this adorable table cover with owner and skilled quilter Karen Stephens of Speckled Hen Quilt Shop!
Project fabric kits provided in hand-crafted, seasonally inspired and more themes. Sewing machine, rotary cutter, and basic sewing supplies required for participation in this class.
Location and further instructions will be mailed out after RSVP.
Class attendance is $50, RSVP below.
Come learn how to make this adorable table cover with owner and skilled quilter Karen Stephens of Speckled Hen Quilt Shop!
Project fabric kits provided in hand-crafted, seasonally inspired and more themes. Sewing machine, rotary cutter, and basic sewing supplies required for participation in this class.
Location and further instructions will be mailed out after RSVP.
Class attendance is $50, RSVP below.
Join Aurora Colony Hand Quilter Marilyn Hill for a demonstration of how to make hexagons or ‘hexies’ without paper piecing.
Easy to size up or size down for any project.
Check in at the front desk at the Ox Barn. Suggested donation $5 at the door.
Reserve your seat now with $5 donation.
Come learn how to make this adorable table cover with owner and skilled quilter Karen Stephens of Speckled Hen Quilt Shop!
Project fabric kits provided in hand-crafted, seasonally inspired and more themes. Sewing machine, rotary cutter, and basic sewing supplies required for participation in this class.
Location and further instructions will be mailed out after RSVP.
Class attendance is $50, RSVP below.
Two dates to choose from! October 13th and 17th.
Create the perfect autumn decoration in this class where you’ll learn how to make a fabric pumpkin— one of three sizes— with Aurora Colony Hand Quilter Sue Gridley at the Aurora Colony Quilt Show.
Check in at the front desk at the Ox Barn. Materials provided. Suggested donation $10
Choose your date and reserve your seat now with $10 donation.
Two dates to choose from! October 13th and 17th.
Create the perfect autumn decoration in this class where you’ll learn how to make a fabric pumpkin— one of three sizes— with Aurora Colony Hand Quilter Sue Gridley at the Aurora Colony Quilt Show.
Check in at the front desk at the Ox Barn. Materials provided. Suggested donation $10
Choose your date and reserve your seat now with $10 donation.
Back again by popular demand, the Aurora Colony Museum has invited Rachel Greco from Grandma’s Attic Quilt Shop.
Explore historic quilting techniques, fabrics, and patterns. Rachel will share her knowledge through an informative and engaging talk about the history of this beloved craft with examples the Aurora Colony Museum’s collection quilts and a few from her private collection.
Suggested donation $10 at the door.
Reserve your seat here with $10 donation.
The Aurora Colony Historical Society is pleased to present Stars Over Aurora, our 52nd quilt show! This year we’ve taken our inspiration from the night sky with stars shining bright over the town of Aurora.
Join us for our second mini biergarten speaker event in the Aurora Colony courtyard!
Join us for an elegant evening at the farm featuring a catered buffet dinner, complementary beverages, and mingling among friends and fellow supporters of the Aurora Colony Historical Society.
The Museum Courtyard comes to life with activities for all ages. Admission to the Museum and Courtyard activities is half price all day.
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Aurora Colony Days Biergarten! Get ready to enjoy the incredible sounds of Mark Seymour & Friends as they take the stage at 6:00 PM. This is a free event, so gather your friends and family and come experience the fun!
Witness history brought to life in the historic courtyard at the Aurora Colony Museum.
Join us for an evening presentation and biergarten with special speaker David G. Lewis on his book Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley in the courtyard at the Aurora Colony Museum.
Enjoy a rare opportunity to step back in time with a visit to the Stauffer-Will Farm. This hand’s-on, living history event is fun for all ages.
Learn about life on an 1870s farm and create projects to take home as souvenirs.
Aurora Colony Handspinners’ Guild presents the 40th Annual Antique Spinning Wheel Showcase for two days of fun!
Join us Saturday, February 24th at 11:00AM for the Aurora Colony Historical Society Membership Meeting. Located at the Aurora Mills Annex, the gathering will provide an update on the Historical Society, as well as an amendment to a by-law pro...
We're excited to extend an invitation to our Volunteer Open House on February 8th, at 4pm. Learn how our museum works, and what we do! Get involved in your community with your neighbors. With a special demonstration about fiber spinning and how to use a drop spindle.
See our event here.
Beautiful florals meet artistic craftsmanship in Aurora’s Flower Garden, the Old Aurora Colony Museum’s 51st Annual Quilt Show.
