And there was MUCH rejoicing ❤️
The Roof is Done!
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!
Quilt Winner Announced!
Congratulations to the Winner of the “Sun Bonnet Sue” quilt Raffle, Nora Clark of Canby Oregon. Nora is President of the Canby Historical Society and is pictured with Judi Wolfer AUS, President of the Mark Prairie Historical Society. The quilt was quilted by a Portland resident who donated it to Mark Prairie as a fundraiser to help raise funds for restoration of the Mark Prairie school which was severely damaged during the 2021 ice storm.
Fundraiser – Quilt Raffle
Handmade Quilt Raffle!
A raffle for a handmade quilt is being held to benefit Mark Prairie Historical Society.
All proceeds will go toward the restoration and painting of the schoolhouse vestibule.
Tickets are $10 each or 6 for $50
Drawing will be held September 10th.
Contact Judi Aus to purchase or email: info@markprairiehistoricalsociety.org
See below for details of quilt and raffle.
Yard Sale Benefiting Mark Prairie Schoolhouse
Mark your calendars and join us September 9th & 10th for Mark Prairie Historical Society’s Giant Yard Sale! See flyer below for more details and location.
There are several ways YOU can get involved:
Donate – We are seeking donated items for the sale. If you have something you would like to donate, please email us at info@markprairiehistoricalsociety.org. We are accepting cash donations as well.
Publicity – We want to get the word out about the sale, so if you live nearby, please feel free to print some flyers and pass them out to all your friends, family and neighbors. If you’re not so nearby, you can always post it to your social media accounts! Every little bit helps!
Sorting & Marking – Volunteers are needed to help with sorting and marking the donated items. Please email us at info@markprairiehistoricalsociety.org if you can help.
Setup – We will need help with the setup about 3 days in advance. Please email info@markprairiehistoricalsociety.org if you can lend a hand.
Purchase Things – Come to the sale and spend some $$$ 
Join Mark Prairie Historical Society – Dues are only $20 a year. If you would like to join, please visit our “Join Us.” page.
Thank you everyone! With your help, I know we can make this event a huge success!
Yard Sale Benefiting Mark Prairie Schoolhouse
Mark your calendars and join us September 9th & 10th for Mark Prairie Historical Society’s Giant Yard Sale! See flyer below for more details and location.
There are several ways YOU can get involved:
Donate – We are seeking donated items for the sale. If you have something you would like to donate, please email us at info@markprairiehistoricalsociety.org. We are accepting cash donations as well.
Publicity – We want to get the word out about the sale, so if you live nearby, please feel free to print some flyers and pass them out to all your friends, family and neighbors. If you’re not so nearby, you can always post it to your social media accounts! Every little bit helps!
Sorting & Marking – Volunteers are needed to help with sorting and marking the donated items. Please email us at info@markprairiehistoricalsociety.org if you can help.
Setup – We will need help with the setup about 3 days in advance. Please email info@markprairiehistoricalsociety.org if you can lend a hand.
Purchase Things – Come to the sale and spend some $$$
Join Mark Prairie Historical Society – Dues are only $20 a year. If you would like to join, please visit our “Join Us.” page.
Thank you everyone! With your help, I know we can make this event a huge success!