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Permanent Exhibits
On July 4, 1889 at 10:30pm, the young city of Ellensburgh caught fire and by the time the flames were extinguished four hours later, ten downtown blocks and the homes of two hundred individuals lay in ruins.
While it is known where the fire started, what happened, and how the community rebuilt the City within four months, the cause has never been determined.
This exhibit takes a look at the various causes—from accidental to incendiary—and the possible motives behind each, and features newspaper clippings, historic photographs, and even a clock that survived the fire.
April 27, 2026, 6 PM - 8 PM
🪶 Beading Beauties meets every 4th Monday from 6–8 PM at the Kittitas County Historical Museum. Celebrate the art, history, and creativity of beadwork in a welcoming space for culture, craft, and community.
Permanent Exhibit
This exhibit covers the history of many of those local institutions, from general and maternal hospitals, medical offices, and dentists through veterinarians, eye care professionals, and funeral parlors.
May 4, 2026, 6 PM - 8 PM
This event provides a space for weavers to bring their projects and work, share, learn and enjoy. These events are open to the community at large!