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August 24, 2026
There is no Beading Beauties during the month of August. We’ll see you in September for the monthly beading circle!
Each month (except for August), the Kittitas County Historical Museum and the Ellensburg School District Ichiskíin Sɨ́nwit ku Tiináwit Payúutmita (ESD Ichiskíin Language & Native American Culture Program) partner to host Beading Beauties — a monthly gathering celebrating the art, history, and creativity of beadwork.
Meeting every 4th Monday (except for August) from 6–8 PM, this circle offers a welcoming space for connection, storytelling, and artistic expression.
Beadwork has deep roots across the Columbia Plateau, where Indigenous peoples — including the Yakama, Umatilla, Klickitat, Nez Perce, K’tɨ́taas, and Pshwánapam — have long used intricate designs to reflect identity, heritage, and community. That tradition continues today through the artistry of beaders and makers across generations.
All skill levels are welcome to bring their own projects, share techniques, and enjoy an evening of creativity and community.
🧵 Please bring your own supplies.
☕ Refreshments provided.
✨ Beading Beauties meets every 4th Monday (except for August) — celebrating culture, craft, and connection through the art of beadwork.
Questions? Email us at kchm@kchm.org
May 2, 2026, 4 PM - 6 PM
Join the City of Ellensburg Landmarks & Design Commission and the Kittitas County Historical Museum for an 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 honoring local preservation, restoration, and the people who help care for Ellensburg’s historic places.
June 5, 2026, 5 PM - 7 PM
Join us to experience and explore the history, heritage, and culture of Kittitas County.
November 29, 2026, 10 AM - 4 PM
On Sunday, November 29, 2026, the Kittitas County Historical Museum in historic Downtown Ellensburg invites shoppers to participate in Museum Store Sunday, an annual holiday shopping day supporting cultural institutions and their stores.