Mark Prairie Historical Society

A very special thanks to EVERYONE who came out to the Mark Prairie schoolhouse and donated coats today for distribution to fire victims from the local Oregon fires. We received 2 trunks full…..thank you, thank you! We are hoping to help a lot of people this winter. We collected so many beautiful coats for men, women and children! So happy this was a success – and it was because of all of you!

The WORK DAY was also a success!  Inside the schoolhouse there was a layer of ash which was scrubbed down and sanitized with Clorox bleach spray. Outside volunteers worked to spray blackberry vines, pick up branches from the storm and mow! When we left, the schoolhouse was so clean inside and out we found it disappointing we couldn’t have a big celebration! Next Spring – we are hoping! 

Dear MPHS Members,

Hope this finds you all safe and well.

Unfortunately due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have found it necessary to cancel the July 26^th MPHS Annual Meeting at the schoolhouse. We will be sending out a year-end report and a Treasurer’s report shortly and we will keep you updated.

We miss you and are looking forward to meeting with you all again soon! Stay safe!

Dear Mark Prairie Historical Society Members and Friends,

Due to the global COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, the Mark Prairie Historical Society Board has made the difficult decision to cancel our membership meetings until further notice.

We look forward to being able to meet again once it is deemed safe. Be assured we will update you as to when our next meeting will be. In the meantime, please stay safe everyone 🙏🏻

On March 7^th, Cub Scout Pack 209 from Beavercreek and their families completed a service project for Mark Prairie Historical Society.  They raked leaves to clean up the property as spring approaches! The property has always leant itself to use for scouting meetings and camp outs for local packs and troops. The Scouts said they were honored to be asked to help with yard maintenance this year, and we at MPHS are so very thankful for all their hard work!

Mark Prairie Historical Society will be meeting in the Willamette Room of the Canby City Library on February 22 from 10:15 a.m. – noon. Carol Palmer, Canby Heritage and Landmark Commission and a MPHS member, will speak to the group on care of historic headstones at 11 a.m. The meeting is open to the public.