Whitman County Historical Society

WHITMAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Official Web Page

WCHS, Inc. Box 67, Colfax, WA 99111

Albion--Almota--Colfax--Colton--Dusty--Elberton--Endicott--Ewartsville--Farmington
Garfield--Hay--Hooper--Johnson--LaCrosse--Lamont--Malden--Oakesdale--Palouse
Pine City--Pullman--Rosalia--St. John--Steptoe--Tekoa--Thornton--Uniontown--Winona
 

Introduction: Organized in 1972, the Whitman County Historical Society strives to preserve the history and cultural heritage of our region. To do this the society has developed programs designed to meet a variety of interests in the area. The society owns two museums, publishes a newsletter and a historical journal, and maintains a growing archival collection. For further information, click on any of the specific subjects listed below. The Historical Society has a number of ongoing projects including the Perkins House in Colfax, Washington, the oldest house in the county; the WCHS Archive located in the Gladish Community Center in Pullman, Washington; and the Roy Chatters Newspaper and Printing Museum, located in Palouse, Washington.

The Society sponsors an annual Victorian Tea in the spring and an ice cream social in the summer.

Notice to all members:

Perkin's House Ice Cream Social Needs Pies!

 

The Whitman County Historical Society will be hosting their  Ice Cream Social at the historic Perkin's House in Colfax on Sunday, June 29th from 1pm to 4pm.  This annual event is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the Perkins house.  The WCHS is asking for donations of a fruit pie or baked goods  this year from WCHS members.  If you would like to contribute this year please contact Loretta Paulson at (509) 397-3914 or (509) 397-2444.  Thank you!

 

 

 

36th ICE CREAM SOCIAL
 June 29, 2008, 1-4 p.m.

There will be music, tours, exhibits, food

including 

ICE CREAM
from Ferdinand's!

Check out these events:

    • Palouse Hills Weavers Guild

    • Spinning Wheels & Tropical Birds & macramé

    • Appaloosa Lace

    • Farmington Quilters

    • Gracie Levi - Pump Organ

    • Palouse Hills Muzzle Loaders

    • Ken Hathaway - Master Gardeners

    • Palouse Empire Rail Society

    • Rich Olds - Antiques & Collectibles

    • WSU Raptor Club
       

ALSO ON THE CALENDAR
  July 4, 2008   Johnson Parade at 10:00 a.m.
  July 12, 2008   Bus Tour of Col. Steptoe's Route 8 a.m., Wheatland Bus Station, Pullman
  August 22-23, 2008:   Lentil Festival, Pullman
  September 4-7, 2008:   Palouse Empire Fair
  October 26, 2008:  Annual Meeting of the WCHS

See the Newsletter for more information. 

 

This Year's Ice Cream Social Flyer!

 

 

35th ICE CREAM SOCIAL

was Sunday June 24, 2008 at the Perkins House in Colfax, Washington
Cake and ice cream were featured, but hamburgers and other food were also served. 
Dixieland music wafted through the air, old cars were on display,
and there was even a place for kids to draw. 
It was great fun while it lasted, but it's all over but the shouting.
But the good news is that it is all going to happen again soon!

 

  Events

 WCHS Newsletter

  Meetings

  Bunchgrass Historian

  Membership Information 

  WCHS Archive

  Officers & Board

  Perkins House 

  Standing Committees

  Roy Chatters Print Museum

  WCHS Photo Gallery

 Print Museum Photos

For more information, contact Edwin P. Garretson, editor of the WCHS Newsletter

epgjr@wsu.edu

The WCHS pages are being maintained by Richard S. Williams.

If you have any questions, corrections, or suggestions, let me know at
sarek@wsu.edu