WHITMAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOC

COLFAX, WA

Willow still sweeps her own sidewalk Pullman, Washington. Part of the tour put together by the Inland Northwest Partners, March 2024.
Willow still sweeps her own sidewalk Credit: bjmccray

Whitman County Historical Society in Colfax, WA is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of Whitman County. The society was founded in 1951 and is now housed in the historic building of the old Colfax Post Office. The society operates a museum and archive facility which houses a wide variety of artifacts, photographs, and documents from Whitman County’s past.

The museum includes exhibits on early settler life, Native American cultures, early transportation, and local industry, as well as displays of historic artifacts, photographs, and documents. The archives contain a large collection of books, newspaper clippings, and other records related to the history of Whitman County. The society also offers a variety of educational opportunities and programs, such as lectures and workshops, and hosts special events throughout the year.

In addition to its museum and archives, the society also maintains a research library and a gift shop. The library contains a variety of resources for researching the history of Whitman County, and the gift shop carries a variety of books, photographs, and other items related to the county’s history. The society also sponsors several annual events, including the Whitman County History Fair, the Colfax Homecoming Parade, and the Colfax Days Festival.

The Whitman County Historical Society is an important resource for anyone interested in learning more about the history and culture of Whitman County. The society works to preserve the county’s history and promote its cultural heritage, and provides a wealth of information and resources for the public to explore.

WHITMAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in COLFAX WA. US MID #8405300202

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 35,755 from tax period 201309 (YYYYMM).

Willow still sweeps her own sidewalk Pullman, Washington. Part of the tour put together by the Inland Northwest Partners, March 2024.
Willow still sweeps her own sidewalk Pullman, Washington. Part of the tour put together by the Inland Northwest Partners, March 2024.
Willow still sweeps her own sidewalk Pullman, Washington. Part of the tour put together by the Inland Northwest Partners, March 2024.
Wrap your utility boxes Pullman, Washington. Part of the tour put together by the Inland Northwest Partners, March 2024.
Pullman, Washington. Part of the tour put together by the Inland Northwest Partners, March 2024.
Workshop results Part of the tour put together by the Inland Northwest Partners, March 2024.
Great storefront Pullman, Washington. Part of the tour put together by the Inland Northwest Partners, March 2024.
Workshop results Part of the tour put together by the Inland Northwest Partners, March 2024.
Workshop results Part of the tour put together by the Inland Northwest Partners, March 2024.
Workshop results - a blank page doesn't mean it wasn't a productive discussion for this group! This was 6 people in a biggish town (over 10,000) who seldom sit down together. That discussion was more valuable than whether they wrote on the paper or not. Part of the tour put together by the Inland Northwest Partners, March 2024.
Workshop results Part of the tour put together by the Inland Northwest Partners, March 2024.
Ninja repairs made to this building Part of the tour put together by the Inland Northwest Partners, March 2024.

Contact WHITMAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOC

WHITMAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 67
COLFAX
WA
99111-0067

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MID # 8405300202
Name WHITMAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name WHITMAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOC
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 237228130
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201309
INCOME 35,755
REVENUE 35,755
LAT/LONG 46.87919, -117.366623
CODES FIPS State Code: 53
FIPS County Code: 075
US Census Tract: 000800
US Census Block: 2138