CHEHALIS VALLEY HISTORICAL

MONTESANO, WA

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Chehalis Valley Historical in Montesano, WA is a museum dedicated to preserving the history of the Chehalis Valley and its surrounding areas. It was founded in 1981 by a group of local residents interested in preserving the local history and culture of the area. The museum is housed in a former church building, and its collection includes artifacts, photographs, and documents from the 19th and 20th centuries.

At Chehalis Valley Historical, visitors can learn about the history of the valley, including Native American tribes, the logging industry, and the early settlers. Additionally, a special exhibit on the Chehalis-Hoquiam Railroad is featured. The museum also contains a genealogy room where visitors can search for information about their ancestors.

The museum offers a variety of educational programs, including school tours, lectures, and workshops. It also hosts special events throughout the year, such as the annual Logging Symposium, which features presentations, demonstrations, and displays related to the logging industry.

Chehalis Valley Historical is open from Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, and donations are always welcome. The museum is a great place to explore the unique history and culture of the Chehalis Valley, and it offers a great opportunity to learn more about the area’s past.

CHEHALIS VALLEY HISTORICAL is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MONTESANO WA. US MID #8405300448

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).

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Contact CHEHALIS VALLEY HISTORICAL

CHEHALIS VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
703 W PIONEER
MONTESANO
WA
98563

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MID # 8405300448
Name CHEHALIS VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name CHEHALIS VALLEY HISTORICAL
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 911265137
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201312
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 46.987196, -123.597516
CODES FIPS State Code: 53
FIPS County Code: 027
US Census Tract: 000400
US Census Block: 1057