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| ACTIVITIES ON THE FARM: | |
| • | Storytelling by Gordon Munro, Firelight Stories |
| • | Live Music: Silver Creek String Band (Sat. Aug. 7, Noon - 3pm) Nickels & Stars (Sun. Aug. 8, Noon - 3pm) |
| • | Take tours of the historical and working farm |
| • | Exhibits on Homer Davenport and the Geer Family |
| • | Meet Davenport Arabian Horses — including the new foal, Nadia. |
| • | Spinning and knitting demonstrations (Sat Aug. 7, 10am - 1pm; all day Sunday) |
| • | Local plein-aire paintings on display of the Farm |
| • | Play pioneer games, enjoy refreshments, and much more! |
Our booth at Coolidge-McClaine Park during Homer Davenport Days offers information about the farm and the opportunity for children to make their own butter, which they can eat on locally made bread.
Don’t miss the free shuttle ride from Coolidge-McClaine Park in Silverton to GeerCrest Farm. You may also drive to the farm by car to join the celebration of local history in the Waldo Hills.
Suggested donation: $2.00
Free for children five and under
presented by Friends of Silver Falls State Park
Saturday July 10 – 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday July 11 – 10 am to 4 pm
South Falls Lodge in Silver Falls State Park
This new event will showcase demonstrations, exhibits, and activities regarding the history of the Silver Falls region. GeerCrest Farm & Historical Society will have an informational booth at the event where we will have our butter churning activity for children.
$5 day use fee for the State Park.