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May 2, 2026, 4 PM - 6 PM

Time

4 PM - 6 PM

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Ellensburg Historic Preservation Awards

May 2, 2026, 4 PM - 6 PM

Ellensburg Historic Preservation Awards

May is Historic Preservation Month, and we invite you to 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.

Come celebrate at the Ellensburg Historic Preservation Awards:

Saturday, May 2

4:00–6:00 p.m.

Kittitas County Historical Museum

Event Schedule

  • Doors open at 4:00 p.m.

  • Awards presentation begins at 4:30 p.m.

The afternoon will include the presentation of the Ellensburg Historic Preservation Awards, recognizing a variety of preservation efforts across the community—from long-standing downtown buildings to historic homes and community-nominated projects. A brief special presentation from the Landmarks & Design Commission will also be shared (details to be announced).

This free public event is open to everyone—whether you’re a downtown business or building owner, a property manager, a homeowner, or simply someone who enjoys Ellensburg’s historic character and wants to learn more. It’s a chance to connect, ask questions, and celebrate the shared care that helps Ellensburg’s historic places thrive.

Refreshments will be provided, with time to visit and explore the Museum.

More Information

Learn more about the awards program, nominations, and preservation efforts through the City of Ellensburg Landmarks & Design Commission:

https://ci.ellensburg.wa.us/1199/Historic-Preservation-Month

If you’re working on a historic residential or commercial building—or considering a new project—keep it in mind for submission to an upcoming Ellensburg Historic Preservation Award.

We look forward to celebrating with you this May.

More to Explore at the Museum

First Friday Art Walk

October 2, 2026, 5 PM - 7 PM

Join us to experience and explore the history, heritage, and culture of Kittitas County.

Wild & Whiskey History Tour

July 26, 2026, 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Join us for a spirited afternoon exploring local legends and Prohibition-era stories with stops at the Puget Sound Energy’s Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility & Renewable Energy Center, the Kittitas County Historical Museum, and Elk Heights Distillery. Three stops. One wild story.

 

KCHS Annual Meeting

December 16, 2026, 5 PM - 6 PM

The Kittitas County Historical Society, Inc. will host its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, December 16th from 5pm to 6pm at the Kittitas County Historical Museum in historic Downtown Ellensburg.