Halloween at the Old Train Station
We're open for trick or treating from noon to 4PM on Oct 31Relive Forest Grove of Halloweens past by visiting our outdoor exhibit which features photos from past Halloweens. This outdoor exhibit is up from October 21 through November 1, 2020. Our museum will be open on Halloween from noon to 4PM. COVID precautions are in place.
Also, don’t miss our scavenger-hunt like game where you can win prizes. We call it Halloween Haunted Adventure. Click on the button to find out how to play!
Coronavirus Journal
A living history. Tell us your story. Help us to document what life is like during the pandemic.
Virtual Annual Meeting
Because of the COVID-19 crisis, our annual meeting has been changed to a virtual meeting. If you are an FHFG member, you should have received an email with instructions on how to access our annual reports and how to cast your vote. If you didn’t, please call us at 503.992.1280 and leave a message. Voting continues until June 5, 2020.
2019 Year in Review Video – thanks Skip Buhler & Terri Erskine for creating the video!
Congratulations to our 2020 Recipient of the FHFG Scholarship!
FHFG awards Natalie Klaus with a $1000 scholarship. Read more about Natalie.
Coloring Contest!
FHFG is celebrating National Historic Preservation month by sponsoring a coloring contest with prizes for multiple age groups and categories. We’ve selected our winners!
Get your copy of the FHFG Historic House Coloring book
FHFG has a limited supply of coloring books that feature local area historic houses. Get a copy for yourself – perfect for young and old artists alike!
Historic Homes Tour
Biennial tour of the area’s historic homes.
Cemetery Tour
Learn about Forest Grove’s pioneers by listening to their ghosts talk about the trials and tribulations of pioneer life.
Garden Tour
Biennial garden tour of the area’s most beautiful, unique, and interesting gardens in the spring.
Old Train Station Museum
This is the home to Friends of Historic Forest Grove and serves as a a museum highlighting 150 years of local history.
Fall Heritage Festival
The first Fall Heritage Festival will occur on September 28 & 29, 2019.
Become a FHFG Member
Sign up online and support the preservation of Forest Grove’s history.
Other Ways to Give
Did you know that FHFG can benefit from your purchases at Fred Meyer or Amazon?
Announcing $1,000 Scholarship Program for FGHS Seniors
FHFG is pleased to announce a $1,000 scholarship available to Forest Grove High School seniors with an interest in history. Our 2020 winner will be announced later this spring.
Participate in FHFG!
Become a member. Help out at the AT Smith House. Participate in one of our annual tours. There are lots of ways to get involved with Forest Grove history! Have fun!
Get involved and have fun!
FHFG is an active group and has a number of ongoing projects. Get involved! Member volunteers work to document and preserve the rich history of the area by collecting photographs, documents, and oral and written history. Besides our continued efforts on the AT Smith house, we have an annual Garden Tour and Historic Home tour.
Our Mission
Friends of Historic Forest Grove is committed to enhancing and promoting the historic environment of Forest Grove through education in areas of historic interest while acknowledging national, state and local cultural resources.