Save the Date!
Wednesday, July 29th, 10 a.m.
Enjoy a delightful day celebrating Emma Wagner Giesy with a special presentation, “The Resilience of Pioneering Women,” by Oregon author Jane Kirkpatrick. Join Jane as she tells Emma’s story and the strength of other intrepid Northwest women.
Kay Demlow, of The Eduardian Society of Oregon, will present on “Porch Time.” This presentation will encourage all to slow down in their daily lives and learn from the relaxation that early settlers of Oregon partook in, with a special musical guest.
Tickets
This special event benefits the Aurora Colony Museum.
Member Price: $45
Nonmember Price: $55
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Limited Tickets Available
Please call the museum for availability: 503-678-5754.
Program
Doors Open 9:30am
Author presentation
The Resilience of Pioneering Women
Jane Kirkpatrick, Noted AuthorEmma Day Tea Luncheon with Granny Fi’s
Sausage Roll, tarts & scones, plus tea of course!Special presentation
Porch Time: Tradition, Tunes and Community
Kay Demlow, Lavender’s Green Historic ClothingJane Kirkpatrick Book Signing
at the Aurora Colony MuseumOn your own, following the program
Admission to the Aurora Colony Museum is included with your ticket. Visit Emma’s House & see the new exhibit Colony Craft
About the author
Jane Kirkpatrick, an award winning Oregon author of historical fiction and non-fiction crafts her stories based primarily on real historic figures, with themes of hardiness, faith, hope and love. She has written a historic fiction trilogy about the Aurora Colony's own Emma Wagner Giesy.