Coming up March 23rd, we’ll be hosting regional students who gather for the annual Bridge Building Competition, the winners of which go to Internationals in Chicago and take a shot at an engineering scholarship.
Authors of definitive book, “Tribes of the Pacific Northwest” to speak at the Museum
The Native peoples of the Pacific Northwest inhabit a vast region extending from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean and from California to British Columbia. For more than two…
John Harmelt: The last chief of the Wenatchi
John Harmelt (c. 1847-1937) John Harmelt was the last chief of the Wenatchi band of Salish-speaking Indians who for millennia lived in the river valley that now bears their name….
Ed Ferguson: Lawman, fire fighter … actor
Nate Inscho, Ed Ferguson (middle) and Bob Nelson Ed Ferguson came to Wenatchee in 1894 – when he was 15. He rode into town during the worst floods the Wenatchee Valley has…
Eva Anderson: Educator, writer, legislator
The People of our Past program coming up on Saturday, Feb. 5 is an interactive educational event in which actors dress up like historic figures from Wenatchee Valley history. It’s an opportunity for locals to learn about our shared history and those who…
Tsillan Cellars at the Wine Gala
Tsillan Cellars in Lake Chelan is one of the region’s best know wineries and will be pouring two of their selected vintages at the Wine Gala this Saturday. Tsillan Cellars specializes in…
The Oil and Vinegar Cellar
The Oil and Vinegar Cellar in Leavenworth is a new business that’s opened to rave reviews. And owner Taelor Fineburg will be bringing some of her much-touted oils and balsamics to our…
Mela at the Gala
Everyone’s favorite coffee shop and cafe, Caffe Mela, is going be at the Wine Gala this Saturday. They’ll be offering some of their signature coffees – all of which are roasted…
Eagle Creek Winery and Cottage
This week we’ll be highlighting some of the wineries participating in our 8th annual Winter Wine Gala this Saturday, Jan. 22. Eagle Creek Winery and Cottage in Leavenworth has been participating in the wine…
Learning about Wenatchee’s Past
Local high school students frequent the Museum on field trips. Volunteers and our Curator Mark Behler gave these students a glimpse into the past by showing them historic clothes, automobiles…