Friends of Historic Forest Grove

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Friends of Historic Forest Grove is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity organized by a group of local historic enthusiasts in 1989.

Our mission is historic preservation, education, and community.

11/03/2026

Don't be that old goat. Today is your day to vote.

11/02/2026

Did you know that Friends of Historic Forest Grove owns the historic Alvin T. Smith House in Forest Grove? It was purchased years ago and has been an ongoing project to raise funds to properly restore this significant structure.
Have you been to see the house and property?
On Sunday, November 8th, the last open house of the year will be offered from 1-4pm. There is no fee to visit.
Located at 240 Elm Street in Forest Grove.

11/01/2026

Whoever says that people who love history are boring - they have not met the BIG PINK HIPPO! It was a wonderful time to be had at the Friends of Historic Forest Grove Museum on Halloween!

11/01/2026

Did you know that Friends of Historic Forest Grove operates a local history museum?
Did you know that we also have a Little Free Library out front?

It is a very successful Little Library as we have run out of books!

We are kindly asking for donations of books so we can keep the library stocked up.
They can be delivered to us on the days the museum is open, which is on Wednesdays from 10am-1pm or on Saturdays from 1pm-4pm.
www.fhfg.org

10/31/2026

Your local history museum will be open today with volunteer docents on duty from 1pm-4pm AND we will be participating in the Downtown Trick or Treat the Merchants from3-5pm.
Hope you can stop by and check out the museum and we welcome trick or treaters from 3-5pm today.
We are located on the corner at 1936 19th Avenue in Forest Grove.
www.fhfg.og

10/31/2026

We are so grateful for our volunteers from the photographer, to the groundskeeper, to the manager of the Alvin T. Smith property (Alvin T. Smith House) and all the Board Members too!
Check out this great article from , and learn about our new museum manager, Nikol!
https://shorturl.at/quXsL

10/30/2026

Tonight is the last Spooky Story event of this season.

Many Forest Grove homes and buildings date back to the mid 1800s. Each have their own histories and energies that have made themselves known to residents throughout the decades.

Spend an evening with Stephanie Asher, a "psychic empath" who is able to sense energy and emotions and see auras in people and objects. On occasion, she visually sees "ghosts."

See historic photos of Forest Grove as you hear about community members' ghostly experiences during this 90-minute presentation. You may also share your own stories.

Suitable for those with limited mobility and those in the family who like "spooky tingles." Storytelling will take place in the Old Train Station at 1936 19th Ave. (which houses its own ghosts).

Cocoa, c***r, and treats will be available at no extra cost.

https://fhfg.org/event-6823068

10/29/2026

A Spooky Throwback Thursday!!

It was a dark and stormy night, and Vera, the Ghost of Knight Hall, was in the News, 50 years ago this week, and coincidentally, Vera is back this Halloween, on the concluding Ghost Tour of the season, though at this point it may be sold out. But we have a lot of other Halloween events happenings at the Old Train Station. Check our website for details - FHFG.org! Other frightening highlights in the News, 50 years ago, include spooky costumes, spooky mask making, spooky pumpkins, spooky recyclables, spooky cheese, and spooky homecoming princesses, among other supernatural happenings. Let us know what you recall of this bone-chilling time, and if you’ve ever had a ghostly encounter in the Grove, do let us know. Trick or Treat!

Address

1936 19th Avenue
Forest Grove, OR
97116

Telephone

+15039921280

Website

https://www.fhfg.org/

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