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Explore NCW History and Culture in Upcoming WVMCC Tours! – 05/22/25

The Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural is offering caravan tours for visitors from both Eastern and Western Washington Wenatchee, Wash….

See Wenatchee Through Don Seabrook’s Living Images Exhibit at the WVMCC – 06/06/25

Explore Best Works from Longtime Wenatchee World Photojournalist Wenatchee, Wash. – (Wednesday, May 14, 2025), The Wenatchee Valley Museum &…

Discover the Sun, Earth, Universe exhibition at the WVMCC! – 06/07/25

AN INTERACTIVE EXHIBITION ABOUT EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE! Wenatchee, Wash. – (Wednesday, May 14, 2025), The Wenatchee Valley Museum &…

Go on a Super Summer Adventure at the WVMCC! – Starts on July 14

Wenatchee, Wash. – (Friday, May 9, 2025), The Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center (WVMCC) is currently enrolling students for…

The Historic Homes Tour Returns – May 31, 2025

Get a rare glimpse into historic landmarks like the Wetherald Home, the Vradenburg Apartments, and the Home of Peace Mausoleum!…

2025 Write on the River Writer’s Competition Winners – 4/23/25

This post is copied from Write on the River’s official winners announcement. Write On The River, partnering with the Wenatchee…

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This week, climb to higher heights with our Curator of Education Jamie Johnson! Jamie is an active go-getter, who brings an infectious enthusiasm and joyful spirit to all our programs, field trips, and summer camps. Check out some of these fun insights into what makes Jamie so awesome!What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done in your life?Lived by myself in a rural village in Indonesia for 2 years. (Editor's note: Jamie will talk all about this experience at the Wells House on July 2nd at 6 PM!)How do you start your day?I start my morning with "morning pages"—a daily practice of writing out my thoughts, worries, and frustrations. Putting them on the page clears my mind and frees me to fully enjoy the day ahead.If you were not working at the museum, what would you be doing?Traveling and being creative -- writing, photography, brand design, curriculum for my coaching, teaching, ANYTHING where I get to be creative. What is your favorite aspect of working at the WVMCC?Volunteers and Partners! I love getting to build top-notch programs in collaboration with the people I meet in our amazing community. There's that drive to be creative shining thought! ... See MoreSee Less
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Thanks for having us Kittitas County Historical Museum! We have more exciting tours coming soon. RSVP for one of our tours at wenatcheevalleymuseum.org.🌟 What an incredible day at the Museum! We were thrilled to host the sold-out Kittitas County Geology & Native History Tour in collaboration with the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center. 🚶‍♂️🌍Guests had the rare opportunity to dive deep into our region's rich history, heritage, culture, and geology, guided by the amazing Randy Lewis, a storyteller and honored tribal elder, alongside renowned geologist Nick Zentner. 💬🔍They also got an up-close look at some of our most cherished artifacts, including stunning basketry, beadwork, and the famous Ellensburg Blue Agates. 💎✨A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and to our museum partners for making this unforgettable experience possible. We can’t wait for the next one! 🙏❤️If you'd like to learn more about these amazing tours, please check out our friends at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center at www.wenatcheevalleymuseum.org/adventure-and-history-tours/ 📚#ellensburg #kittitascounty #washingtonstate #museum #localhistory #CulturalHeritage #communitypartnership #nativeamerican #nativeamericanhistory #nativeamericanculture #indigenous #geology #partnerships #thisiswhatwedo #themoreyouknow #ellensburgdowntown #downtownellensburg #checkusout ... See MoreSee Less
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