Beyond Smokey: new Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum exhibit looks at forest service


April 12, 2011 · 9:37 AM

  • 0
  • Print Story
  • Letter/Editor

The Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum’s latest exhibit showcases the role that the United States Forest Service played in the creation of the local community.

Museum volunteers visited the USFS National Museum in Missoula, Mont., and the Logging Museum in Forks, Wash., to put this display together.  Working closely with USFS personnel, they discovered some important historic artifacts that are now on loan to the local museum.

Community programs related to the exhibit are planned for the coming year, and Mount Si High School students are involved, videotaping and interviewing former Forest Service employees.

The Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum is located at 320 North Bend Blvd. S. in North Bend.  Open hours are 1 to 5 p.m., Thursdays through Sundays, April through the last weekend in October. Winter hours are noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays, November through March, with special access by appointment; call (425) 888-3200.

Comment on this story.

COMMENTING RULES: We encourage an open exchange of ideas in our online community, but we ask you to follow our guidelines for respecting community standards. In a nutshell, don't say anything you wouldn't want your mother to read. Please see our FAQ if you have questions or concerns about using Facebook to comment.

So keep your comments:

  • Civil
  • Smart
  • On-topic
  • Free of profanity

We ask that all participants own their words by logging in with their Facebook account. It's a simple process that will take seconds and helps keep our comments free of trolls, cranks, and “drive-by” commenters. We reserve the right to remove comments from anyone using screen names, pseudonyms or false identities. Please refer to our Terms of Use for full detail on participating on our site.

blog comments powered by Disqus