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Last day for the Independence Hop & Heritage Festival in #IndependenceOR

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Independence Hop & Heritage Festival

September 18 & 19, 2015

The Independence Hop & Heritage Festival is part of the rich history which fills the Willamette Valley.

Independence, Oregon is the former Hop Capital of the World, boasting over 20,000 acres of hops in the 1930’s.

Join our celebration of hops and community heritage!

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HISTORY WAS HERE, Heritage Celebration at Willamette Heritage Center in #SalemOR – July 11

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This family-friendly event explores the vital role the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill played in the war effort and the importance of civic participation through Victory Gardens and Civil Defense Stations.

Meet a real-life Rosie the Riveter, enjoy 1940s music and see military uniforms and vehicles, including a “DUK” amphibious vehicle.

Kids can break secret codes, train as expert plane spotters, and join our Scrappo building contest!

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For more information, visit www.WillametteHeritage.org