Newell Pioneer Village

09/13/2026

Next weekend, this quiet little Village is going to look VERY different. 👀

Games will be set out. Music will be playing. Volunteers will be bustling around. Historic buildings will be open. And the Village will be full of families making memories.

We're getting close!

Saturday, September 19
11 AM–3 PM
FREE!

09/12/2026

School is in session! 🔔📚

But don't worry, there won't be a test.

During the Village Faire, step inside our historic Butteville Academy and get a little taste of what school was like long before laptops, smartboards and Google.

Come explore the Village September 19 from 11–3!

Admission to the Village Faire is FREE.

09/11/2026

When your historic neighbors decide to join the party, you get twice the fun!
Newell Pioneer Village is teaming up with Champoeg State Heritage Area once again for our Village Faire!

Two places dedicated to preserving and sharing Oregon history coming together for one big afternoon of family fun.

We think that's a pretty perfect neighborhood collaboration. ❤️

September 19 | 11–3 | FREE

09/10/2026

One of our favorite Village Faire traditions is coming back!

Try your hand at old-fashioned candle dipping and slowly build your own candle, layer by layer.

It's simple, a little messy, and one of those activities kids seem to remember long after the Faire is over.

Come make one September 19!

🏡 Village Faire
⏰ 11–3
🎟️ FREE!

09/08/2026

While everyone else is getting ready for the Village Faire…

Some of us are already thinking about October. 👀🏮

When darkness falls over Newell Pioneer Village, the stories get a little… different.
Spooky History Tours return this October.

Historic stories, darkened buildings, lantern light, and perhaps a few things we can't quite explain.

More details coming soon. 👻

09/07/2026

No screens required. 😉

Come spend an afternoon playing, creating and exploring the old-fashioned way!

The Village Faire will be filled with hands-on activities and games for kids (and grown-ups who can't resist joining in).

🍎 Old-fashioned games
🕯️ Hands-on crafts
🏡 Historic buildings to explore
🎶 Music and more!

September 19 | 11–3 | FREE!

09/06/2026

The Village Faire doesn't just magically appear… although sometimes it feels like it does. 😂

Our wonderful volunteers are already hard at work getting the Village ready for September 19!

There are supplies to gather, activities to prepare, buildings to ready and about a million little details happening behind the scenes.

We can't wait to show you what we've been working on. ❤️

September 19 | 11–3
FREE family event!

09/05/2026

TWO WEEKS TO GO!

The Village Faire is almost here!

Join us Saturday, September 19 from 11–3 for an afternoon of old-fashioned fun at Newell Pioneer Village. We've once again teamed up with our friends at Champoeg State Heritage Area!

Historic buildings, hands-on activities, games, demonstrations, music and plenty of fun for the whole family.

And the best part?

✨ IT'S FREE! ✨

Mark your calendars. You won't want to miss this one!

09/04/2026

The museum will be closed for a wedding tomorrow, Saturday September 5th. We'll see you Sunday!

08/28/2026

Check out this incredible article about Newell Pioneer Village written by Grant Sullivan!

https://unearththevoyage.com/this-oregon-pioneer-village-lets-you-wander-old-frontier-buildings-with-docents-who-bring-the-history-alive-80597420/?utm_campaign=run-80597420&utm_source=fb-unearth-oregon&sfnsn=mo

Thank you so much for such a wonderful post about our beloved museum.

If you would like more information about the Village, feel free to give us a call at 503-633-1852

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