Exhibits
The Kittitas County Historical Museum features many exhibits for the public to enjoy, spanning the history of Kittitas County from the distant past to the modern day.
There are six exhibit galleries, with different offerings in each one. Exhibits include early settler life, World War II, local businesses, farming, geological specimens, and much more.
Upcoming Exhibits
For the Spirit of the West celebration (Feb 17-20), the KCHM is putting together a special exhibit entitled “Local Cowboys: Living a Legend”, which will focus on local cowboys and the rodeo, and will feature cowboy memorabilia, such as spurs, ropes, and more.
In early March 2012, the KCHM will honor the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts with a special exhibit. More information about this exhibit is to be announced soon.
New & Ongoing Exhibits
The Ellensburgh Aflame! Who Dun It? exhibit will be on display through July 2012. On July 4, 1889, the City of Ellensburgh suffered a devastating fire that burned down 10 commercial blocks and 200 homes. Even today, no one knows who started the Great Fire, and you are invited to take a look at the suspects and take a guess at "Who Dun It?". The exhibit also takes a look at the history of Ellensburgh Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, and other great fire-related disasters in Kittitas County history.
Ongoing exhibits include the Rasmus P. Tjossem & the Pioneer Spirit exhibit, the Military History exhibit, the Rollinger Rock and Mineral Collection, the Sorensen Antique Automobile Collection, the Cheska Doll and Buggy Collection, early 20th Century medical care, telephones through time, and much more.