May is National Preservation Month! Help us restore the Mark Prairie Schoolhouse!
Please visit our GoFundMe to donate and help us reach our goal at: https://gofund.me/61ad3453
Mark Prairie Wreath Making Fundraiser
Mark Prairie Schoolhouse was damaged in the Feb 2021 ice storm that hit the Canby, OR area. Our charming little schoolhouse was built in 1879 and up until the storm, was used for many events by the family and local community.
We are partnering with Red Chair Farm to raise funds to restore this gem in our community. Red Chair Farm will provide all the supplies needed to make a 14″ wreath, either the traditional green, fall or winter version! Feel free to bring any rocks or gems that are special to you to incorporate into your wreath. No wreath making experience is necessary, this is both easy and fun!This is a fundraiser and proceeds go to MPHS. Tax deductible receipts available.
Complimentary bottled water and sodas are always provided and you’re welcome to bring any snacks/beverages as well. Grab your friends and come spend a peaceful afternoon with us!
Tickets · $35www.eventbrite.com/e/mark-prairie-wreath-fundraiser-tickets-595243287697
MPHS Membership Meeting
Please join us Saturday, March 18th for our membership meeting. Members, neighbors and all friends of MPHS are all invited to attend.
Please see flyer below for details!
The New Siding is on the Building!
Checkout the new siding and windows on the Mark Prairie schoolhouse! Great work by Emerick Construction!
The Roof is Done!
And there was MUCH rejoicing ❤️
And Then There Were Shingles!
It’s happening folks! The roof is being shingled! So hard to believe that just a few months ago, the schoolhouse was pretty much wide open! A special thank you to Emerick Construction and crew for the fabulous job they are doing with the rebuild!
Congratulations & Thank You!
MPHS recently received a grant from the Clackamas County Cultural Coalition!
Fun Finds at the Schoolhouse!
A Metal Detectorist paid our little schoolhouse a visit the other day to see what treasures he could discover. He certainly found a few interesting items hiding beneath the ground!
The axe heads are extremely heavy and are probably quite old. It sure would be fun to know their age. They could possibly be wedge hammers that were used to split logs. Also found were a spoon handle, a shoe buckle, a partial lid of a ladies compact, an old key, several horseshoes, an old iron ring and a round metal circular item 🤷🏼♀️
The Schoolhouse Roof is Taking Shape
Check out the progress at the schoolhouse today! Look at the bracing! That roof is going to be sturdy!
Thank you Emerick Construction for the amazing job you are doing with the restoration!
Construction Has Begun!
Well, it has been a very long wait, but construction has finally begun on the schoolhouse!
A special shout out to Emerick Construction, Froelich Engineers, ORANGEWALLstudios and Whiskey Hill Home Remodeling for helping move this massive project forward!
Stay tuned! More exciting developments to come!
