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Date

May 3, 2025 4-6 PM

Time

4-6 PM

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Historic Preservation Awards

Events

May 3, 2025 4-6 PM

Come celebrate with an open house and award presentation on Saturday, May 3 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Kittitas County Historical Museum.

Doors open at 4 p.m. and the presentation will begin at 4:30 p.m. This year’s awards include the following categories: Community Selected Award, Residential Award, Commercial Award, and the Landmarks & Design Commissioners’ Award. Then join the Landmarks & Design Commission for a special presentation on their current Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant project to design a “Story Map of Register Properties”.

The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.
 
We look forward to seeing everyone there!
 
*And for those currently working on a historic building project – such as a residential or commercial building, or compatible infill – please keep your project in mind to submit for the 2026 Ellensburg Historic Preservation Awards!! Learn more about the award requirements by visiting https://ci.ellensburg.wa.us/91/Landmarks-Design-Commission

More to Explore at the Museum

Weaving Circle

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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!

Weaving Circle

November 3, 2025, 6-8 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!

Railroads

Permanent Exhibit

This display highlights information about the Northern Pacific Railway (today known as the BNSF Railway) and the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Road.