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, the “Gale Winds” from Joseph Gale elementary showe...
06/11/2026

Throwback Thursday!

50 years ago this week, here and around the Grove, the “Gale Winds” from Joseph Gale elementary showed off their new t-shirts; Nancy Bond’s class at Harvey Clarke presented retiring Principal W.B. Cammann with a Bicentennial quilt; Dilley School received a new sign; Forest Grove City officials took a trip to the Trojan Nuclear plant; Two Banks star athletes won medals at the Oregon Junior Olympics; Liz and L. T. Schaefer, and their home-based stained glass business, was highlighted; and “Fiddler on the Roof” was in its second week at the Theatre in the Grove, to rave reviews! All this and much more awaits the curious time traveler! Let us know what you remember about these folks and the places they inhabit here. Enjoy!

Don’t forget that your local History museum is open on Wednesday, June 10 from 10 AM to 1 PM. We are on the corner at 19...
06/10/2026

Don’t forget that your local History museum is open on Wednesday, June 10 from 10 AM to 1 PM.
We are on the corner at 1936 19th Ave.

Wednesday! Wednesday! That’s the day that we can always use more volunteer help with groundskeeping and other projects a...
06/10/2026

Wednesday! Wednesday! That’s the day that we can always use more volunteer help with groundskeeping and other projects at the historic Alvin T Smith house.
9am-12pm-every Wednesday!
240 Elm Street

This Wednesday, June 10th, is the next monthly History Pub talk at the Grand Lodge and it looks like a good one! This ...
06/09/2026

This Wednesday, June 10th, is the next monthly History Pub talk at the Grand Lodge and it looks like a good one! This is always sponsored by McMenamins and Friends of Historic Forest Grove and the admission is always just $5.

"America the Beautiful" may be America's most beloved song. But few know about the fascinating life of the writer behind it.

This film explores the rich life of poet, professor and social reformer Katharine Lee Bates, author of "America the Beautiful." As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Bates' story reminds us of the beauty and ideals of our nation as well as its shortcomings and honors the unbroken chain of Americans striving to live up to those ideals.

To see details, click on the link below.

https://www.mcmenamins.com/events/274774-from-sea-to-shining-sea-katharine-lee-bates-and-the-story-of-america-the-beautiful

The garden tours yesterday were quite successful and we are so grateful to all the volunteers that made this happen. T...
06/08/2026

The garden tours yesterday were quite successful and we are so grateful to all the volunteers that made this happen. There were many folks who had not visited the Alvin T Smith House before, so that is always nice!

We will have another garden open on the 28th of June, so stay tuned for details or go to www.fhfg.org and look under the Events tab.

Garden tour and open house now! This fairy garden is at the historic Alvin T Smith House at 240 Elm Street and open tod...
06/07/2026

Garden tour and open house now!
This fairy garden is at the historic Alvin T Smith House at 240 Elm Street and open today until 5pm.

06/07/2026

Come visit the A.T. Smith House and find magic in Abigail’s Garden. Fairies, Gnomes, Woodland Animals, Dragons.
There will be fun raffles and Fairy Kits for sale.

Address

1936 19th Avenue
Forest Grove, OR
97116

Telephone

+15039921280

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