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July 18, 2026, 5 PM - 9 PM
Saturday, July 18, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Ridge (404 N Pine St., Ellensburg)
The Stories We Share is the Kittitas County Historical Society’s annual community fundraiser, bringing together supporters, local businesses, and community members for an evening centered on shared history and stewardship.
The event includes dinner, a silent auction, and a Dessert Dash, all in support of the Museum’s ongoing work to collect, preserve, and share the history, heritage, and culture of Kittitas County. Proceeds help care for the Museum’s collections, support educational programming, and maintain the historic Cadwell Building.
🎟️ Tickets are $75 per person and available through our online box office:
👉 https://buytickets.at/kittitascountyhistoricalsocietyinc/2052771
Those interested in supporting the event beyond attending—through event sponsorships, donating items or experiences for the silent auction, or making a financial contribution—can learn more at:
👉 https://kchm.org/fundraiser/
For questions about tickets, sponsorship, or donations, please contact the Museum at kchm@kchm.org or (509) 925-3778.
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.
Permanent Exhibit
The Museum is home to a very unique collection of antique automobiles. This display showcases six automobiles ranging from an 1899 Mobile Steam Runabout Dos-a-Dos to a 1923 Ford Model T Speedster.
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.