by Karen Wenke | Feb 14, 2024 | General
14th February, 2024 What is the real meaning of Valentine’s Day? The origin of Valentines days is as a feast day honouring a Christian martyr named Valentine. He lived in Rome during the 3rd century. Valentine was imprisoned by Emperor Claudius II for marrying...
by Karen Wenke | Dec 14, 2023 | General
On behalf of the museum committee and our team, we wish you all the best for the festive season and are look forward to presenting new programs for you in 2024. This year has been a successful one, with the museum hosting a number of tour groups. Family history...
by Karen Wenke | Nov 11, 2023 | General
21st and 22nd October, 2023 A member of our committee attended the RAHS conference hosted by the Wagga Wagga Historical Society. The guest speakers were very informative and the tour of the recently re-opened ‘Museum of the Riverina’ was very interesting. ...
by Karen Wenke | Oct 15, 2023 | General
On the 29th of August we held a ‘Significance Workshop’ presented by Dr. Roslyn Russell. Attendees travelled from Albury, Corowa, Gundagai, Henty, Jindera, Lockhart, Wodonga, Wagga Wagga to join our local Walla Walla representatives. This group represented...
by WallaWestadmin | May 11, 2023 | General
Walla Walla’s ANZAC Day Commemoration started with the Dawn Service at 5.45 am attended by around 80 people.A helicopter flyover by Forrestair in a Vietnam era 1963 Bell UH1-B Iroquois helicopter in honour of our Vietnam Veterans preceded the march. This year the flag...
by WallaWestadmin | Apr 6, 2023 | General
The Sorbian Easter 40 days before Easter, on Ash Wednesday, Lent starts for all Sorbs. Easter is a time for arts and crafts. The most famous Sorbian Easter tradition is dying and decorating of hard-boiled eggs. While paint and brushes can be used, traditionally the...
