Mark Prairie Heritage

23/09/2026

Join us for the MPHS Annual Meeting and Potluck!!!

REMINDER — THIS SATURDAY! 🏫❤️
The Mark Prairie Historical Society’s Annual Membership Meeting & Potluck is coming up this Saturday, September 26 at 4:00 PM at the Mark Prairie Schoolhouse!

We’d love to see our members, neighbors, friends, and anyone interested in the history and future of the Mark Prairie community. We’ll begin with our Annual Membership Meeting, followed by a potluck, so bring a favorite dish to share! 🍽️

Can’t attend in person? There will also be a Zoom option. DM for the link!

📍 Mark Prairie Schoolhouse
7528 S Mark Rd. Canby

Come enjoy some good food, good company, and a little Mark Prairie history. We hope to see you Saturday! ❤️

07/09/2026

Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸🌾

Today we honor the hardworking men and women of generations past and present who built their homes, raised their families, worked the land, and helped create the communities we call home. 💕

23/08/2026

We’re looking forward to welcoming the community to the historic Mark Prairie Schoolhouse this Tuesday evening for "Chamber After Hours!" 🏫✨

Come enjoy refreshments, conversation, and a chance to connect with fellow Chamber members, local professionals, and community friends, while spending a little time inside our beautifully restored 1879 schoolhouse.

📅 **Tuesday, August 25**
⏰ **5:30–7:00 PM**
📍 **Mark Prairie Schoolhouse, Canby**

And don’t forget to bring a raffle prize representing your business for a chance to showcase what you do!

All are welcome! So, bring a friend, colleague, or fellow community supporter. We’d love to see you there!

04/08/2026

21/07/2026

Stop on by this Saturday, July 25th, from 11:00am until 3:00pm. The doors will be open!!

Step inside history this Saturday!

The doors of the beautifully restored Mark Prairie Schoolhouse will be open for a special Open House this Saturday, July 25th, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and everyone is welcome!

Whether you've driven past the schoolhouse for years and wondered what it looks like inside, you're interested in local history, or you're looking for a unique venue for a wedding, family reunion, meeting, shower, celebration, or community event, we'd love to show you around.

During your visit you can:
📚 Tour the historic one-room schoolhouse
🏫 Learn about its remarkable restoration
💒 See how the building is used today for weddings, meetings, classes, and special events
❓Ask questions and visit with members of the Mark Prairie Historical Society

📍 Mark Prairie Schoolhouse
7528 South Mark Road
Canby, Oregon

🕚 Saturday, July 25th
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Admission is free, so stop by, say hello, and see why this special place continues to bring people together nearly 150 years after it first opened its doors.

14/07/2026

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08/07/2026

Please share with any Mark Family Descendants you may know!!

08/07/2026

🏫 Volunteers Needed!
The Mark Prairie Schoolhouse has stood as a gathering place for our community since 1879, and its story continues because of people who care.

Whether you enjoy welcoming visitors, helping at events, preserving local history, working behind the scenes, or lending a hand with maintenance, there's a place for you at the Mark Prairie Historical Society.

No special experience is required, just an interest in helping preserve one of Canby's treasured historic landmarks for future generations.

Every hour makes a difference, and we'd love to have you join our volunteer family.

📍 Learn more by contacting us or scanning the QR code on the flyer.
📞 (503) 353-6563
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.markprairiehistoricalsociety.org

Together, we can preserve the past...for tomorrow. ❤️

04/07/2026

Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🇺🇸
Today we celebrate 250 years of American history and honor the generations whose lives, traditions, and stories have become part of our shared heritage.
Wishing everyone a joyful and memorable Independence Day! ❤️🤍💙

23/06/2026

Never a dull moment at the Schoolhouse! 🏫🐄💕
We love seeing this special place continue to bring people together, sometimes with a few unexpected visitors along the way!