Sunday, September 7, 2008

Historic sites to see at Champoeg State Park





Hi- Here are few photos of just a few things to do at Champoeg State Park outside of Butteville, Ore. Our timing was great as my daughter and I made it to the 1 o'clock tour of the Donald and Felicite Manson Farmstead. The Champoeg tour guide explained the processing of wheat to flour. The kids in the audience had the chance to do some "stomping" to get the grain off of the winter wheat. The history of the homestead and the Champoeg flood of 1861 were explained in detail.
On the original plat of the Champoeg Townsite sits the Pioneer Mothers Memorial Cabin. This log cabin museum is ran by the Daughters of the American Revolution. We walked through the room of the cabin to see artifacts of yester years. Outside the cabin is a place to use a bar of soap, washboard, to get clothes smelling clean. Also, do not forget to make a wish at the Wishing Well.
Be sure to visit this local park where history come alive,
Craig.

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