Services and Facilities Enhancement Project
Fort Walla Walla Museum
Carrying the Past into the Future
Keeping the distinctiveness of a changing community is accomplished by preserving its heritage.
Keeping it safe for future generations
is everyone's duty.
Your gift or pledge to the Services and Facilities Enhancement Project
is critical to our success.
The Museum is currently engaged in fundraising for Phase 1B, including the Pioneer Gallery*.
CAMPUS COMPLETION BENEFITS
 Aerial perspective rendering by architect Jim Stenkamp
 *Architect's rendering of the Pioneer Gallery with the the Blue Mountain locomotive,
Dr. Dorsey Baker's sole surving engine from the 1870's
Walla Walla & Columbia River Railroad.
· Significant increase in an already strong economic impact on the community
· Expanded public access to heritage experiences and services
· Orientation Theater · Special Exhibits Gallery
· Public Research Facility · Improved Museum Store
· Conference Room · Class Rooms
· Kids’ Discovery Center · Kids’ Hands-on Stations
· Better Parking · More Restrooms
· Improved Handicap Access/ Motorized Tram Between Levels
· Increased/Enhanced Exhibit Space for more Artifacts
· Improved Environment for Visitors, Year-Round Access
· “Green”( LEED Silver) Design & Construction with Low-Maintenance Materials
· Saves Energy & Reduces Annual Operating Expenses
· Enhanced Climate-Controlled Preservation of Artifacts
· 3 Construction Phases
· Phase I- $3.5 million ($2.4 million raised for Phase IA)
A groundbreaking ceremony was held February 15. Construction began in spring 2009 and was completed in November. Support is still being sought to retain some currently unfunded aspects of Phase I design. Your gift to the Services and Facilities Enhancement Project is critical to our success.
Learn more about the education aspects, economic benefits, or return to the main Services and Facilities Enhancement Project page.
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You can help. Donate using DONATE NOW JustGive.org. Be sure to designate your preference for the Services and Facilities Enhancement Project. Undesignated donations are placed in the General Fund.
If you prefer not to donate online, consider downloading a gift form.
Mail your check and the gift form to:
Fort Walla Walla Museum
755 Myra Road
Walla Walla, WA 99362
The Capital Campaign for the Services and Facilities Enhancement Project is coordinated by Fort Walla Walla Museum Board member Tony Wenham and former Board member Jill Zagelow. The Capital Campaign Steering Committee includes Larry Beaulaurier, Maita Kibler, Pete Reid, Sonia Schmitt, and Fort Walla Walla Museum Board President Barbara Stubblefield.
For more information, contact the Museum at (509) 525-7703
or email to info@fortwallawallamuseum.org |
