Located on the grounds of a 19th-century military fort, Fort Walla Walla Museum provides an exciting and educational experience for the whole family.
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E.B. Whitman, Walla Walla's First Mayor: Living History Presentation
Dan Clark, one of the originators of the Living History’s successful presentations, breathes life into Walla Walla’s first Mayor, E . Whitman. He’s played this…
Authentic Hand-Dipped Candles for Practical Home Lighting
Throughout most of the Nineteenth Century, candles were an important fact of life for providing light, safety, and comfort. Candle makers had to make…
Josephine Wolfe, Pioneer Madam: Living History Presentation
Fort Walla Walla Museum brings back a favorite Living History character, turn-of-the-century madam Josephine Wolfe, the famed Walla Walla brothel owner and…
Early Scientists & Explorers in the Walla Walla Valley
Meet five famous people from 19th-century Pacific Northwest American history. They are Meriwether Lewis (1774-1809), David Douglas (1799-1834), Thomas Nuttall…
Development of Railroads in Walla Walla County
Our flag has changed many times over the course of our 250 years as a country. For each new state, we've welcomed a new star, and each new star has required a…
Henry Villard, president of the Northern Pacific Railway: Living History Presentation
Come with us on a steam-powered living history performance at our museum. The reenactment embodies the legendary Henri Villard “The Comet,” a pioneering…
Capt. O.H.P. Taylor, dragoon at Steptoe’s Battle: Living History Presentation
A West Point graduate from the East Coast, Captain Taylor become versed in the ways of the West after fighting Indian tribes for whom it turns out he had…
Introduction to Basic Blacksmithing
Learn the basic skills of tapering, bending, scrolling, and twisting metal. Work will be performed on a traditional coal forge using the same tools used over…
Walter H. Brattain, physicist and Nobel Prize winner: Living History Presentation
Walter H Brattain will be portrayed by John Jamison.
American Truck Historical Society Annual Truck Show
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Heritage Woodworking
Participants will use old tools and make a clock by laminating wood. The clock face and mechanism will be provided and will fit into the wooden structure. Each…
Dutch Jo and the red light district of Walla Walla: Living History Presentation
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The Look of Locomotives
Presented by James Temple.
Regenerative Agriculture: What is it & Why is it a Topic of Interest
What’s old is new again—regenerative agriculture combines modern science with many time-tested techniques to restore and strengthen soil. It is a holistic…
Richard Bogle, Jamaican immigrant, barber and businessman: Living History Presentation
Richard Bogle was born in Jamaica in 1835 where his parents were slaves. When he was 12 years old, he stowed away on a ship to New York during an anti-slavery…
Herbert Nicholls, the youngest WSP inmate: Living History Presentation
Herbert Niccolls, Jr. was the youngest inmate ever incarcerated at the Washington State Penitentiary. He was born into a troubled family, witnessed his father…
Mary Shipman Penrose, philanthropist: Living History Presentation
Diana May will portray Mary Penrose.
Kids Watercoloring Class
Participants will create a picture of Clark Cabin that sits in the Museum’s Pioneer Village. Plus, kids will get to go into the cabin with a docent/Living…
Digitization & Geneology Research
This course will cover how to scan photos, negatives, & slides. Handouts will be provided on various film types to help you date your family photos. We will…
Fire Station Doors: A Leather Glove Restoration
We have all seen documentaries of museum curators wearing white cotton gloves and performing a delicate restoration on some precious artifact. But what if the…
William Tye, assistant railroad conductor: Living History Presentation
William Tye is an assistant conductor working for Dorsey Baker's Walla Walla & Columbia River Railroad. Tye will be discussing his job working on the…
Walla Walla Wiffle Redux film screening
Presented by Robert Sickles.
Introduction to Contra Dancing
Contra dancing is a wonderfully vigorous, community-building activity. This class will accustom people to the fundamentals of hearing and stepping to the beat…
Seismic Events
Presented by Bob Carson.