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.
Join us for an enchanting evening of history, delicious food, and lively bidding at the Aurora Colony Historical Society's annual fundraising dinner and auction: Party at the Farm! Tickets are on sale now!
The Museum Courtyard comes to life with activities for all ages. Admission to the Museum and Courtyard activities is free all day.
Enjoy music by Mark Seymour and Friends starting at 7:00 pm.
Free event with food and drinks available for purchase.
Root Beer available for the kids and kids-at-heart!
Family-friendly event with table and yard games for all ages. Under the lights in the Old Aurora Colony Museum Courtyard.
Join us this Saturday for our most colorful event of the year - Dye Day! Aurora Colony Handspinners' Guild members will transform the courtyard into a vibrant hub of creativity. Watch as they dye wool using natural and synthetic dyes.
Stop by the yellow tent in the courtyard and try your hand at tie dying a bandana or bring a 100% cotton item of your own to personalize. Limit one per person while supplies last.
Saturday, July 15th from 11am-4pm with museum admission.
More details to come…. Please email info@auroracolony.org to be notified once more details are available / tickets are on sale.
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.
Join us for a fun-filled day at the Aurora Colony Museum. Music by Mae Day Band and if you've missed Christa's cafe - she's back for one day! Strawberry shortcake by Christa! Activities and crafts in the courtyard for all ages. Complimentary admission to the museum.
Indulge in a delightful afternoon featuring a presentation and book signing by bestselling author Jane Kirkpatrick. Jane will share information on Emma Wagner Giesy and gardening in the Aurora Colony. Light lunch provided by Lux Sucre with tea sandwiches and treats (menu provided below). Discover the fascinating language of flowers and learn about the efforts to return the Emma Wakefield Herb Garden to its former glory.
Due to ongoing inclement weather in the greater area we have made the difficult decision to reschedule the Annual Meeting. We hope you all stay safe and warm and we look forward to seeing everyone in March! New date to be announced next week.
Join us this Saturday, February 25th 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 exciting sneak peek at Aurora's latest architectural gem.
New Membership Benefits, Presentation on the Aurora Mills Annex, and More!
Attention all spinning enthusiasts and history buffs! The Aurora Colony Handspinners' Guild is excited to invite you to our Antique Spinning Wheel Showcase, happening at the Old Aurora Colony Museum. Antique spinning wheels, alpacas, hand’s-on activities, raffle, and so much more!
Help us celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Old Aurora Colony Museum Quilt Show!
1972… it was the 70s… & groovy!
Join us at our annual fundraising dinner and auction to benefit the educational programs at the Old Aurora Colony Museum and the Stauffer-Will Farm Program.
