The Historic Rockford Grange
A Gathering Place for All
in the Columbia Gorge
What is the Grange?
The Grange Movement is over 150 years old, started as a protest by farmers against the robber barons of the mid 1800’s and helping families back on their feet after the Civil War. The buildings we know as Granges began as community organizations with agricultural roots. Over the years, members have advocated for various causes, including railroad regulations, farm loans, and universal suffrage. Today, the National Grange remains active, with nearly 80,000 members and 2,000 local community Granges spread across 41 states. The Rockford Grange is over 104 years old, built in 1921. Whether you become a member of the Rockford Grange or not, you’re still welcome to attend public events here or rent our facilities for your next event, class, or workshop.
Affordable Rental Space
A perfect space for classes, film screenings, meetings, clubs, workshops, events, weddings, baptisms, quinceañeras, wakes, end-of-life celebrations, and more.
With plenty of room to accommodate large or small events at a reasonable rate, we rent by 2 hr, 4 hr or all day rates. Got a new class or group idea? Let’s make it happen!
What’s Happening
at the Grange?
Everyone is invited to our seasonal celebrations, contra dances, bulk buying events, seed swaps and plant sales. Workshops, classes and events organized by community members are regularly open to the public.
Our monthly potlucks on second Wednesdays are open to Grange members and friends of the Grange.
Rockford Grange History
Learn more about the Rockford Grange and the history of the Grange Movement. Consider becoming a member of the Rockford Grange.
Coming up at the Rockford Grange
May Day Contra Dance
May 3, 6-9:30 pm
Featuring Trout Lake’s The Sappy Fir Cones with caller Sue Baker! A danceable and hypnotic twist on trad-style stringband music and folk country songs. Enjoy a delicious dinner from La Gula, Carson’s amazing Mexican Food Truck. Refreshments and treats will be available for sale to support the Grange. Learn more!
Get your tickets here or at the door.
Second Wednesday Potluck
April 9th 6 pm - 8 pm
Let’s Talk Food Forests with Michael Seliga
Food Forests are an incredible concept that have been part of Indigenous land tending practices for millenia. Join Michael Seliga, owner of Cascadia Edible Landscapes and Eat Your Yard, in discussing the benefits and challenges of creating Food Forests at our next Grange Member and Friends of the Grange potluck.
Not a member? Contact info@rockfordgrange.net to request an invite.