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.
Buffalo Soldiers at Fort Walla Walla
For Black History Month, the Museum is looking at the information we have about the Buffalo Soldier groups associated with Fort Walla Walla. In early 2021, the museum acquired a pattern 1884 dress coat and pattern 1881 dress helmet for 24th Infantry. Stationed at Fort Walla Walla in 1899, Troop M of the 24th Infantry was one of the groups of Buffalo Soldiers that served here.
The Season for Quilts and Coverlets
Many of the quilts and coverlets in the museum’s collection have recorded histories attached to them, we know who made them and where and when they were constructed. For other examples, their stories have been lost to time, and we may never know how they came to be (though in some cases we can guess the general age or time period of construction). If you have these types of heirlooms, don’t forget to record their history. Use these tips to keep them in good condition for the continued enjoyment by future generations.
Local Suffrage History
The women’s road to suffrage in Washington State moved slowly and suffered many setbacks. While the origin of the Women’s Rights movement is attributed to the 1848 Seneca Falls Convention in New York, smaller regional groups championed for women’s rights at the local level. Each state has its own story of the tireless leaders who campaigned to have the voices of women heard in matters outside of the home.
Stories from the Fort Walla Walla Cemetery
Have you ever wondered about the old graveyard next to Fort Walla Walla Museum? Staff is frequently asked about this old place, how old it is and who is buried there. Many want to know if it’s haunted. While we’ve never seen a ghost, we do have some other information to share.