2009 marks the Sesquicentennial of the 1859 commencement of Walla Walla County Government and the founding of the town of Walla Walla.
Join us as Fort Walla Walla Museum brings history to life in our
42nd season
of service to the community!
Open Daily, April through October
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Enjoy the Museum's Art Gallery & Research Library
weekdays 10:00 am - 4:00 pm throughout the year
Kids Camp registration is now underway!
"My son attended a camp last year [2008] and LOVED IT! He would like to attend
both camps this year." -Paula L., Walla Walla, May 29, 2009.
Put your 9-11 year-old in touch with history
Pioneer Kids Camp: July 21
8:30 am - 3:45pm
Ice Cream Social!
Sunday July 26
Dip into free ice cream, enjoy a classic automobile show,
and a special Living History presentation.
Support the Museum with the purchase of Fort Walla Walla Cellars
2006 Walla Walla Valley Merlot.
30% of the retail price is donated to Museum operations.
90-point rating from Wine Spectator magazine!
July 3 ... This Day in History:
1608 Samuel de Champlain founds city of Quebec.
1775 General George Washington takes command of Continental Army.
1811 David Thompson, on a voyage for the North West Fur Company, describes the Sanpoil Indians in what will become northeast Washington.
1850 Steamer Columbia, first ship of its kind to be built on its namesake river
at Astoria, makers her first rtial run.,
1890 Idaho becomes 43rd state.
1898 Spanish fleet in Santiago, Cuba harbor defeated by U.S Navy
during Spanish-American War.
1930 Veterans Administration created.
1971 Rock singer/poet Jim Morrison of the Doors is found dead.
1986 Renovated Statue of Liberty is relit during a ceremony in New York harbor.
1988 U.S. Naval ship Vincennes shoots down Iranian pasenger jet over the Persian Gulf killing
all 290 aboard.
1997 President William Clinton denies Paul Jones'
harassment allegations.
2005
Deep Impact, a NASA space probe, hit its comet target
in a mission to
learn how the solar system formed.
Birthdays Today:
1731 Declaration of Independence signator Samuel Huntington.
1738 American painter
John Singleton Copley.
1878
American songwriter/actor/producer/director George M. Cohan
(Give My Regards to Broadway, Yankee Doodle Boy, You're a Grand Old Flag).
1883
Czech-born German author Franz Kafka (The Trial).
1913 American journalist/columnist/panelist Dorothy Kilgallen
(TV's What's My Line?).
1930 Jazz clarinetist Pete Fountain.
Maintaining the unique character of a changing community
means preserving its heritage.
See our future: Community at a Crossroads
You can be a part of carrying the past into the future!
Learn about the Museum's
Services and Facilities Enhancement Project
Architect's rendering Main Entry Elevation for the Services & Facilities Enhancement Project
See the latest edition of The Dispatch newsletter here.
As of June 18, walls, roof and interior walls are in place, electrical conduit
has been run, and the parking lot awaits paving, however fund-raising for the Pioneer Gallery, new exhibits, children’s hands-on stations, endowment,
building reserve and other project costs continues.
More monetary and in-kind gifts, plus additional volunteer support,
are required to complete unfunded aspects for Phase I of the project.
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
Naming opportunities are still available!
Architect's rendering, Aerial Perspective for the completed
Services & Facilities Enhancement Project
Soldiers, Pioneers and Indian People
The award-winning book accompanying
the Lloyd Indian Artifact Collection:
Positive Interaction between Cultures in Southeast Washington
Own a copy of this dazzling full-color book!
Washington Museum Association's
2008 Award for Publication Excellence
"an unprecedented standard of accomplishment"
-WMA Awards Committee
There's always something new to see at
Fort Walla Walla Museum!
Give the gift of heritage!
Give your loved ones a membership
in Fort Walla Walla Museum
Already a member? Don't forget to renew!
Volunteer! Many opportunities to help share the fabulous heritage of the Walla Walla region with visitors from across the country
and around the world are available.
Call (509)525-7703 to join the fun!
site updated July 3, 2009
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