Category Archives: Events

Events organized by the Garden Home History Project

CENTURY HOMES: Robert Pearson

Posted on April 15, 2023 by gardenhomehistoryproject

Bob Pearson’s home at 6600 SW Garden Home Road was originally built in 1920. A brief summary of Garden Home in the 1920s is included at the end. In 1993, Bob Pearson moved into his 1920 home and set about … Continue reading →

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Kochenderfer CENTURY HOME designation

Posted on February 10, 2023 by gardenhomehistoryproject

We are honored to have about 30 homes built over 100 years ago here in Garden Home. These homes help tell our history. Stan Houseman and Sharon Vedder will be sending out letters to these home addresses. If your home … Continue reading →

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Native American Heritage Month

Posted on November 7, 2020 by gardenhomehistoryproject

The Washington County Board of Commissioners has proclaimed November 2020 as Native American Heritage Month in Washington County: On Tuesday, November 3, the Board of Commissioners proclaimed November 2020 as Native American Heritage Month in Washington County. The proclamation highlights … Continue reading →

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September 9, 2019 Show and Tell event

Posted on October 15, 2019 by gardenhomehistoryproject

We hosted a Show & Tell event on September 9, 2019. People were invited to bring something old to share with the group. Thank you to everyone! Louise Cook Jones shared and donated some early Garden Home memorabilia from the … Continue reading →

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October 5, 2019 Historic Bell Ringing

Posted on October 8, 2019 by gardenhomehistoryproject

We rang the historic 100-year old bell hanging in the bell tower of the Garden Home Marketplace (formerly Lamb’s Thriftway) on October 5, 2019. This event was bittersweet as it coincides with the imminent closing of the grocery store. We … Continue reading →

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