Philip Foster Farm, Historic pioneer settlement in Eagle Creek, Oregon, US
Philip Foster Farm is a historic site in Eagle Creek, Oregon, on a 640-acre (260 ha) land claim purchased by Philip Foster in 1847. The original farmhouse and barn still stand, while replicas of the store, blacksmith shop and log cabin have been built on the site.
Philip Foster bought the 640-acre land claim in 1847 and built a store, house, barn and other structures on the last leg of the Barlow Road. The farm became a rest stop for Oregon Trail travelers, and the farmhouse and barn still stand. The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
The farm's name comes from Philip Foster, who bought the 640-acre claim in 1847. Costumed interpreters lead Pioneer Life tours for thousands of schoolchildren each year, and nearby Summit Learning Charter students volunteer in pioneer dress. Special events include Mary Charlotte's Garden Party, the fall cider squeeze and Christmas in the Country.
Exteriors of Philip Foster Farm are accessible year-round and have interpretive signage; interior visits with costumed interpreters follow hours listed on the farm's website. The site sits on the last leg of the Barlow Road near Estacada, and the grounds are used for school field trips and events, so check ahead before a visit.
The site maintains a replicated Country Store from the 1800s where visitors can purchase period items including toys, candies, and handcrafted household goods. This shop gives a sense of what early settlers could actually buy at such trading posts during their journey.
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