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Old Aurora Colony Museum

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The Old Aurora Colony Museum houses all that remains of a way of life which began arriving in Aurora in 1856. The Utopian society of Aurora, was founded by Dr. William Keil, a strong, religious man.

The museum has a gift shop with books of the local area and it's history.

The Stauffer-Will Farm program is the key element in Aurora Colony Historical Society's educational outreach. Every year about 2500 Oregon and Washington school children take part in the living-history enactment of life in the 1860s on an Aurora Colony farm.

OPERATING SCHEDULE;

  • January - February Open by Appointment
  • March 1 - April 11 Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday
  • April 13 - October 14 Open Tuesday thru Sunday
  • October 15 - December 31 Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday

They are happy to arrange group tours outside of regular hours.

Plan your vacation to the Pacific Northwest with a packet of information in the mail.. Location: PO Box 202, Second & Liberty Streets, Aurora Oregon 97102 Telephone 503-678-5754 Fax 503-678-5756

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