Five Oaks Museum Monthly E-Newsletter

March 2020March 2020Issue 3

Forest Grove's Link to Family SeparationForest Grove's Link to Family SeparationNative Children and the Forest Grove Indian TrainingSchool

Saturday, March 7. Saturday, March 7. 11 am at the Five Oaks Museum.$12 non-members;Free for members (must reserve seat.)

Ticket proceeds will support the creation of an after-school art program for students atChemawa Indian School.

Eva Guggemos, Archivist and Associateprofessor at Pacific University, explains"The Forest Grove Indian Industrial TrainingSchool was a boarding school for NativeAmerican children that operated from 1880-1885. It later became Chemawa IndianSchool in Salem, where it still exists today.Administered by the U.S. Department of theInterior with support from Pacific University,the school hosted students from manyNorthwestern tribes, often without regard fortheir native cultures or the wishes of theirfamilies."

In this talk, Guggemos will show images anddiscuss the forces that drove the school'sfounding, daily life at the school, historicimpact, and how we can confront theschool's legacy today. Learn more about theschool here.

Reserve your ticket todayReserve your ticket today

Free Family Morning Returns!Free Family Morning Returns!Transform reclaimed rope into art with Emily Miller

Saturday, March 14, 10 am - 1 pmSaturday, March 14, 10 am - 1 pm

Artist Emily Miller invites you into her GhostNet Landscape. Miller rescues mountains ofcolorful plastics from the sea off the Oregoncoast, and turns them into beautifulcreations. Join her at Five Oaks Museum tocreate your own unique fish out of reclaimedrope! Little ones, grandparents and everyonein between will have a chance to add to agrowing school of fishes displayed in themuseum’s Welcome Gallery all month long.

This event marks the launch of Free Family Morning for 2020. On second Saturdays fromMarch through November bring the whole family for free admission and a hands-on, all-agesworkshop led by local artists. Each month you can see the teaching artist’s work all monthlong in the Welcome Gallery, too!

Catch the entire lineup of fun Free Family Morning events:Catch the entire lineup of fun Free Family Morning events:April 11: Fingerpaint with This IS Kalapuyan Land artist Angelica YanuMay 9: Paint your own mug with student artist Anna Kim June 13: Collage + Snip with Dey RiversJuly 11: Make paper with Robin Cone-MurakamiAugust 8: Paper Clay + Paint with Midori HiroseSeptember 12: Create beautiful symmetry with Kanaan KanaanOctober 10: Play marimba with Theo SeidmonNovember 14: Stamps + Patterns with Lehuauakea Fernandez

Let's answer another question :)Let's answer another question :)

What do you wonder about the Museum?

After asking the Museum's newsletter subscribers to submit their questions about theMuseum's new direction last month, your responses demonstrated how much you care aboutthis museum and this community. Thank you for being part of this journey.

Q: Does the name "Five Oaks" refer to a smaller areaQ: Does the name "Five Oaks" refer to a smaller area

than the name "Washington County?"than the name "Washington County?"

A: The delineation of "county" is very specific, with hardedges and a definitive place in history. As the storytellersof this region, the museum wanted to reach even furtherto include people coming from other areas, differentcultures, and those stories that came before the countywas created. The Five Oaks historic site has beenimportant to many peoples over many important periods ofhistory in this area, so the name "Five Oaks" representscomplex and inclusive storytelling. Symbolically, Five Oaksreaches wider while remaining rooted in this area.

Do you have a question about the Museum's new name or recent initiatives? Reply to thisemail with your question and it may be answered in an upcoming newsletter!

Experience Oregon with a Museum MembershipExperience Oregon with a Museum MembershipFree Attraction of the Month

Deepwood Museum & GardensDeepwood Museum & Gardens

March is the perfect time to visit DeepwoodMuseum & Gardens in Salem, OR as the springflowers begin to bloom! Enjoy a free, guided,family-friendly tour of the Victorian-era home withyour Five Oaks Museum membership.

Become a member to receive free admission to a local attraction eachBecome a member to receive free admission to a local attraction eachmonth.month.

The Gathering PlaceThe Gathering PlaceMuseum & Community Updates

March 7: March 7: Native Children and the Forest Grove Indian SchoolEva Guggemos will speak on life at the residential school and its lasting legacy.Tickets available here. 11 am at Five Oaks Museum.

March 10:March 10: Beaverton Hist. Society: Early Willamette Valley SettlersBeaverton Historical Society Presents Early Willamette Valley Settlers andSettlements by Sherry Johnston, Docent of the Oregon Historical Society. ElsieStuhr Senior Center, 7 pm.

March 14: March 14: Free Family MorningEveryone is invited to transform salvaged rope into beautiful art with Emily Millerand enjoy free admission to the museum. 10 am to 1 pm at Five Oaks Museum.

March 25: March 25: FHFG + McMenamins Grand Lodge History Pub:Centennial of Suffrage: Commemorative ConcertFriends of Historic Forest Grove partners with McMenamins History Departmentto present this special Grand Lodge History Pub concert with Cece Otto who willshare songs, stories, and humor to celebrate suffragettes. Learn more here.

April 4: April 4: Yamhill County Farm Fest & Plowing CompetitionDon't miss the largest plowing competition with draft horses on the West Coast!Plus, live music, kid's activities, museum tours, antique equipment, and more!Learn more here.

April 11: April 11: DREAMs Deferred Live! with The Immigrant StoryFive Oaks Museum partners with The Immigrant Story to present DREAMsDeferred Live, featuring a musical performance and five storytellers sharing theirimmigration experiences. More Info Here.

Ongoing until Apr 12:Ongoing until Apr 12: DREAMs Deferred Mini ExhibitWith The Immigrant Story at Oregon Historical SocietyFive Oaks Museum partners with The Immigrant Story to invite visitors to theexhibit to share their written and illustrated stories of arrival. Read about theexhibit.

April 22:April 22: The Universe Inside of Me: Joaquin LopezPCC Rock Creek Semana de la raza

Save the date for an intimate conversation and musical performance with Oregonmusician Joaquin Lopez, sharing his experiences coming of age and coming outas a Latino gay man.

Good News:Good News: RACC Grant for a new mural!The museum received a RACC Project Grant in the amount of $5,250 in supportof the creation of an outdoor mural at Five Oaks Museum. The mural will bepainted on the wall facing PCC's parking lot and turn the heads of visitors andstudents alike.

More Good News: More Good News: Collins Foundation Grant for Arts Integration!Thanks to the Collins Foundation for their support! Five Oaks Museum received agrant for $24,000 over two years to fund arts integration, including the guestcurator program, artist-led events, and more.

And the Good News Continues: And the Good News Continues: CCWC grant for CurriculumNew arts-integrated curriculum aligned with upcoming guest-curated exhibits willbe funded by the Cultural Coalition of Washington County through a grant for$1,800.

Even More Good News:Even More Good News: Museum selected as WMA conferencetour host!Five Oaks Museum has been chosen as a tour site for attendees of the annualWestern Museums Association conference this October.

Opportunity: Opportunity: Unite Oregon OrganizersContact jobs@uniteoregon.org to learn about joining their Census Equity Teamand make $17 an hour. Or, apply to be Senior Organizer in Washington Countyand help immigrant and refugee communities build power. More info here.

Opportunity: Opportunity: Artist in Residence at Stevens-Crawford HouseApply for a month-long studio residency and public display at the Stevens-Crawford Heritage House in Oregon City. Artists exploring ideas related toOregon City are especially encouraged to apply. Application due March 13.More info here.

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