by South Umpqua Historical Society | Jan 4, 2023 | 2023, Event
January 7, this Saturday, is St. Distaff’s Day- a time to celebrate the return to normal work after the 12 days of Christmas. While there is no actual Saint Distaff, the day celebrates those that use the distaff tool for spinning wool and flax into thread. In...
by South Umpqua Historical Society | Aug 12, 2022 | 2022, Event
Books for 2022 have arrived at the museum. You can purchase a copy here or we will have a booth at Pioneer Days on August 25, 26 and...
by South Umpqua Historical Society | May 3, 2022 | 2022, Event
The Pioneer/Indian Museum held an open house this past Friday and Saturday with demonstrations of pioneer and Indian life. We had volunteers who demonstrated their skills in basket making, spinning wool, making wagon wheels, blacksmithing and crosscut saw...
by South Umpqua Historical Society | Apr 3, 2022 | 2022, Event
April 22 & 23 Noon-4pm 421 SW Fifth St, Canyonville Demonstrations all afternoon! Wheelwright work; basket weaving by Beth of Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians; Plank House and talks of daily tribal living long ago; crosscut saw activity with Matthew...
