What’s On
Walla Walla
Father’s Day
Father’s Day, originated in the United States. The story starts in 1908 when a West Virginian church held a special service to commemorate 360 men (fathers) who had died in a mining disaster.
Astronomy Night
Our recent Astronomy Night was a great success. It was held on the 2nd of August, and we were treated to clear skies which was perfect for observing the stars.
Walla Walla Literary Institute
A meeting in 1910 approved the building of a Public Hall. Initially to be called a School of Arts, it was changed to the Literary Institute to qualify for a government subsidy.
Tour of the Church Precinct
One of the most rewarding parts of our research services is that we help many families connect with their ancestors and fill in the gaps in their family history.
Walla Walla’s Wendish Past
On the 3rd of July, 2024 we presented our grant funded local history project to the pupils of Walla Walla Public School.
Collections on Tour
On the 18th of June 2024 our curator Tanja and I attended the CSU Regional Archives in Wagga Wagga for the Museums of History NSW “Collections on Tour” presentation of Making Home: A Short History of Houses, Interiors and Gardens in NSW.
ANZAC DAY 2024
The theme of ANZAC day 2024 was the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings.
THE HISTORY OF MOTHER’S DAY
Since 1924 the Australian calendar has dedicated the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. Why?
FAMILY HISTORY TOUR
On Easter Sunday, March 31st, we welcomed descendants of Agnes Wenke and Ray Smith for a tour of Walla Walla as part of their family reunion weekend.
STORYPLACE ROADSHOW WORKSHOP
The Storyplace Roadshow is a touring workshop program that supports the critical work of small museums – including object care and storage, significance assessment, storytelling and using our collections to engage school children and teachers.
BOOK SKILLS AND CARE WORKSHOP
On Monday 4th March 2024 I attended a book skills and care workshop at Stanley Athenaeum. The workshop was presented by Peter Mitchelson, a paper and books conservator from Grimwade Conservation Services.
Walla Walla & District Historical Society Lunch
On Sunday the 18th Of February, members of the Historical Society had lunch at Thistle Cafe to show support for Lorna and to continue the fight to save the historical bakery building, also known as Schirmers Bakery from demolition.
VALENTINES DAY
What is the real meaning of Valentine’s Day?
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
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.
Stewart Family Visit
A very rewarding part of our services is to assist families research into their family history.
The History of the Christmas Card
An old custom in England was to send a Christmas and New year’s letter.
RAHS Conference ‘Local and community histories for our future’.
A member of our committee attended the RAHS conference hosted by the Wagga Wagga Historical Society
Organs Historical Trust of Australia
On Thursday the 5th of October Zion Lutheran Church at Walla Walla hosted delegates from the Organs Across the Border 43rd Annual Conference. Zion organist and our President Craig Wenke gave a speech on the history of the pipe organ and played a number of Hymns for...
Insight Tour Group
On September the 10th we welcomed Insight Tours for a guided bus tour of the district.
Significance Workshop
On the 29th of August we held a ‘Significance Workshop’ presented by Dr. Roslyn Russell.
Tree Planting Day
On July 27th we welcomed West Hume Landcare, Petaurus Education Group, Bird Life Australia and Walla Walla Public School for our tree planting day.