WALLOWA COUNTY MUSEUM

JOSEPH, OR

Blue Lake Eagle Cap Wilderness
Blue Lake Eagle Cap Wilderness Credit: Michael Renfrow

Wallowa County Museum is located in the quaint town of Joseph, Oregon, and is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Wallowa County. The museum is housed in a historic building that was once the town's first courthouse and is situated in a picturesque setting surrounded by the majestic Wallowa Mountains.

The museum's exhibits showcase the region's natural history, early settlement, ranching and logging industries, and the Nez Perce tribe, who have called this area home for thousands of years. The museum also features a research library that is open to the public and contains an extensive collection of photographs, documents, and artifacts that provide insight into the area's rich history.

Visitors can explore the museum's exhibits, which include a replica of a Nez Perce lodge, a pioneer kitchen, and a display of antique logging equipment. The museum also hosts educational programs, events, and workshops throughout the year, which provide visitors with an opportunity to learn more about the area's history and culture.

Overall, Wallowa County Museum is an excellent destination for history buffs and anyone interested in learning about the rich heritage of Wallowa County. The museum is open to the public year-round and is a must-visit attraction in Joseph, Oregon.

WALLOWA COUNTY MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in JOSEPH OR. US MID #8404100492

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

Blue Lake Eagle Cap Wilderness
Moccasin Lake, Eagle Cap Wilderness, Oregon From the archives - 1985 backpacking trip; original shot on Velvia color slide film; Canon F1 SLR
Get Off My Lawn! This is an overly photographed barn located in Joseph, Oregon. I dunno, all I see is an angry red building with a unibrow shouting obscenities at me. Fluidr: <a href="http://www.fluidr.com/photos/31246066@N04" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.fluidr.com/photos/31246066@N04</a>
Fireline on the NeboFire 220926 Lightning storms on August 22 and 23, 2022 ignited the Nebo Fire 21 miles southeast of Enterprise, Oregon near Mount Nebo. The fire was burning in the upper Lick Creek drainage. There were three lightning caused fires within the Eagle Cap Wilderness—the Nebo, Sturgill, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires. They were managed to protect public and private infrastructure, while playing a natural role within designated wilderness within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
Resource Advisors During NeboFire 220926 Lightning storms on August 22 and 23, 2022 ignited the Nebo Fire 21 miles southeast of Enterprise, Oregon near Mount Nebo. The fire was burning in the upper Lick Creek drainage. There were three lightning caused fires within the Eagle Cap Wilderness—the Nebo, Sturgill, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires. They were managed to protect public and private infrastructure, while playing a natural role within designated wilderness within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
SturgillFire-Blue Banana Fire Info Board USFSPicBy C. Stankis 220919 Fire information board posted during the Sturgill Fire on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. USDA Forest Service photo by C. Stankis on September 19, 2022. The Sturgill Fire was 15 miles southwest of Enterprise, Oregon near the intersection Minam and North Minam Rivers. The Sturgill Fire burned 23,507 acres, as reported October 26, 2022.
09072022_GregDeedon-EugeneSpringfieldFire_ImnahaStrategicBurnOps Firefighters plan for strategic firing operations during the Double Creek Fire on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest in 2022. USDA photo by Greg Deedon on September 7, 2022. The Double Creek Fire was caused by lightning at the end of August 2022 and by early October had burned 171,532 acres and was located 10 miles southeast of Imnaha, Oregon.
Rodeo Corral The fencing and corral that leads horses, bulls, and cowboys to the rodeo stage. Taken in Joseph, OR.
Joseph, OR Rodeo The annual rodeo for the local event "Chief Joseph Days" takes place in Joseph, OR on an overcast day.
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DblCreekSturgilNeboGoatRocks2Fires CooperatorsMtg220908 The Double Creek Fire was caused by lightning at the end of August 2022 and by early October had burned 171,532 acres within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. It was located 10 miles southeast of Imnaha, Oregon. Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires (Sturgill, Nebo and Goat Mountain 2 Fires) burned in the Eagle Cap Wilderness in Oregon within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. These fires were started by lightning in late August 2022. The Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires were managed to protect public and private infrastructure, while playing a natural role within designated wilderness. The Sturgill Fire was 15 miles southwest of Enterprise, Oregon near the intersection Minam and North Minam Rivers. The Goat Mountain 2 Fire was 9 miles south of Lostine, Oregon and the Nebo Fire was 21 miles southeast of Enterprise, Oregon near Mount Nebo. The Sturgill, Nebo and Goat Mountain 2 Fires burned 23,507, 12,609 and 584 acres, respectively, as reported October 26, 2022.

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FRIENDS OF THE WALLOWA COUNTY MUSEUM
PO BOX 430
JOSEPH
OR
97846

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MID # 8404100492
Name FRIENDS OF THE WALLOWA COUNTY MUSEUM
Alternate Name WALLOWA COUNTY MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 931228128
NTEECC B71
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 45.348221, -117.174641
CODES FIPS State Code: 41
FIPS County Code: 063
US Census Tract: 960100
US Census Block: 1552