Wamic Tour – Gateway to the Barlow Road, Oregon Trail (10AM-2PM Sept 13-17)

56960 Wamic Market Road,Wamic OR 97063

13 September, 2021

Description

Enjoy the day at a leisurely pace and get to know the town of Wamic up close and personal. Main street is open for you - come visit! Just up the road from the Wasco County Fairgrounds and above the Tygh Valley lies the town of Wamic (pronounced by locals as “WAH-Mick”). Wamic also is the gateway to the Barlow Road, a branch of the Oregon Trail that opened in 1846. Cycle or drive the scenic 7.9 miles from Tygh Valley (1,142 feet) to Wamic (1676 feet) and come explore! We’ll open up the Smock Prairie School, a historic 1906 one-room schoolhouse, and share the Barlow Road story with you. You’ll see early farming tools, educational materials, and learn more about the Oregon Trail. Walk across the road to grab an ice cream or other refreshments and relax on the outdoor patio at The Cottage by The Creek. Mosey up the Main Street to see the great hall at the Barlow Gate Grange and learn more from locals about the area. Knowledgeable local history buffs and storytellers will be available at every stop on this self-guided small-town tour to share more about the fascinating history and culture of this area. • Location: Tour starts at The Smock Prairie School, Wamic, Oregon 97063 • Dates and Hours: All sites open 10am-2PM, daily, Monday-Friday, Sept 13-17. Barlow Road video (13 mins) will be shown on the hour daily at the Smock Prairie School. • Cost: Suggested donation is $10 for access to all sites and tour materials. All proceeds to benefit the Wamic Historical Society and Barlow Gate Grange. • Reservation Details: No limit on guests, but Eventbrite tickets are required so we can plan logistics. Thank you so much for helping us with this effort by registering in advance on Eventbrite. If we do not have at least four registered tickets for any given day, we reserve the right to cancel due to low registration. Please contact us if you have questions. Go to Eventbrite.com and search for the title of this event to reserve your tickets. Ticket sales close at 8AM each day (two hours before opening time). • For More Information Contact: Kate Willis, South Wasco Alliance, at info.southwascoalliance.org or phone/text 503.699.1312. • What to Bring / Other Info: Bring your thirst for learning and an extra bag if you want to take home tour materials or fresh soups and other homemade goodies from The Cottage by The Creek cafe. Snacks, groceries, and general merchandise also are available during tour hours at The Wamic Market.