For this special Museum After Hours to celebrate Women’s History Month, come gather with us in the Grand Hall to view the museum’s latest video release — Lettice Reynolds: A Pioneer Woman. The short film tells the story of Lettice Millican Clark Reynolds, the pioneer woman associated with the Clark Cabin, which is now located down in the museum’s Pioneer Village. Lettice was the first white woman to reside in the Walla Walla Valley after the Whitman tragedy. She journeyed to the area to prove up the land claim and complete the cabin on her own after her husband’s unexpected early death.

In the film, Lettice Reynolds is interviewed in 1906 (portrayed by museum volunteer Pam Myers) by the first female journalist at the Bulletin, Nellie Day (portrayed by museum volunteer Susan Matley). She reflects in her older age on the accomplishments and hardships of her tumultuous life.

After the screening, there will be a Q&A session with the actors and production team. Additionally, the American Association of University Women (AAUW), who provided a grant that funded this film project, will be giving a short presentation at the event on their organization and its mission.

The event is free to attend, and some light refreshments will be provided.