The Journal of Fort Walla Walla Museum
Christmas Celebrations at Fort Walla Walla
The Bi-Weekly Eyeglass was a newspaper published for the soldiers of Fort Walla Walla and their families between 1891 and 1896. The paper provided a lot of information about daily happenings at the old fort, including holiday celebrations.
Blast from the Past - Museum Events Edition
Outdoor events have always been a big part of the museum’s annual programming. While we’ve had to cancel our big events this year, we thought it would be fun to look through the archives at photos from some old events. From salmon bake fundraisers to the old Fall Harvest Festival, there was always something happening at the old fort. We look forward to reprising our event schedule in the future, but for now, please enjoy this throwback to events of the past!
Troop Recreation at the Fort
While we’re all spending a lot more time at home these days, keeping busy is important. This was also true of the soldiers stationed at Fort Walla Walla in the mid-to-late 1800s. In between all the duties, drills, shooting practice, and inspections, there was a variety of activities to keep the men occupied. Some of this information is documented in the historical record, recorded from oral histories passed down, or uncovered through archaeological excavations undertaken around the old fort.