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Spring 2014 • Vol. 23 • Issue 2yakimavalleymuseum.org “Your View of the Valley Begins Here”

A Variety of Exhibits for Everyone, pages 2-3 • Collections Enjoyed Near and Far, pages 4-5 Museum Soda Fountain, page 6 • Journeys With John, page 7 • Annual Fund Drive, page 7

Blossom Festival, page 8 • Explore Central Washington, page 8 Review of USO Show, page 10

SASQUATCHREVEALED

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ON EXHIBITSON EXHIBITS

By Andy Granitto, Curator of Exhibitions

A Variety of Exhibits for EveryoneTwo new exhibits opened in winter of 2014, and one more will open shortly after the publication of this newsletter. All three exhibits deal with local history, yet they are very different from one another—an exhibit on military history, an exhibit of regional art, and an exhibit on Sasquatch (yes, Sasquatch is local history!).

Yakima Serves, the most recent addition to the “Yakima Is” exhibits that will ring the Neon Gar-den in the upper galleries, explores the connec-tions between the Yakima Valley and U.S. military efforts since the Civil War. It opened on Saturday, March 8, 2014. The exhibit offers stories of of-ficers who served at Fort Simcoe in the 1850s and returned east to fight in the Civil War, on both sides. Exceptional soldiers who received Orders of the Purple Heart—John Sawyer in WWI, Don Larson in WWII, and Fred Redmon in the Korean War—are featured, along with many other Yakima Valley fighting men and women who earned decoration and distinction. In addition to stories of people, the exhibit tells of local institutions that contributed to war efforts, such as the McAllister School of Flight, Perry Technical College, and Central Aircraft Standard Aviation Products, which combined to make Yakima a center of aviation training and technology during WWII.

The exhibit displays only a small percentage of the mu-seum’s military artifacts and memorabilia. Of the over 1,000 military objects in the museum collections, 150 are included in Yakima Serves. In years to come, we will rotate new ob-jects into the exhibit and return others to collection storage, where they can be conserved and researched.

The most noteworthy artifact that will be added to the ex-hibit is Yakima’s iconic “Colonel,” the statue of Col. John J. Weisenberger, who led Company E of Yakima in the Spanish-American War. The 100-year-old sandstone statue presently stands at the intersection of Naches and Yakima Avenues in downtown Yakima, where it is slowly eroding and falling apart. Once the necessary funds are raised to replace him with an exact replica in bronze, the Colonel will be moved to his new home at the center of Yakima Serves, where he can be preserved for future generations.

Allied Artworks is a small exhibition of art from the collections at Allied Arts of Yakima, an arts organization that will be closing its doors after fifty years of offering art work-

shops, youth programs and gallery shows for the Yakima community. Allied Artworks— a diverse selection of artwork collected since its founding in 1964—honors the legacy of Yakima’s Allied Arts. The exhibit will be on view until mid-summer or longer.

Sasquatch is Coming!

When Yakima residents Roger Patterson and Bob Gimlin released their famous film of “Bigfoot” in 1967, a cultural phenomenon—and a scientific mystery—was born. Although its veracity has been questioned, the Patterson/Gimlin film is just one of countless sightings and encounters that have been reported for centuries. But never had the creature been captured on film, and public interest in Bigfoot—or “Sasquatch”—has continued to grow ever since.

The exhibit Sasquatch Revealed—at the Yakima Val-ley Museum from April 5, 2014 through December 27, 2014—was compiled and curated by Christopher Mur-phy for the Museum of Vancouver (BC, Canada). It has since traveled to the Seattle Museum of the Mysteries (now the Northwest Museum of Legends and Lore), the Pocatello Museum of Natural History (Idaho), the Yale Historic Site Museum (Yale, BC), and the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Wasco County Historical Museum (The Dalles, Oregon) before arriving in Yakima.

The exhibit explores the many facets of what Murphy describes as “a cultural phenomenon on the fringes of science.” Some believe Sasquatch to be mythical, while others believe it is an elusive hominid relative of homo sapiens and other higher primates. Whether real or fictional, there is a deep history of Sasquatch lore throughout human culture. The exhibit addresses ancient legends from North America and Asia (where it is known as “Yeti” or “the abomi-nable snowman”) as well as recent evidence and sightings. Anatomical models, skeletal comparisons, and dozens of casts of Sasquatch foot-prints will be displayed, along with stories of well-known Sasquatch proponents and witnesses. It is appropriate that this exhibit is presented in Yakima, the hometown of Roger Patterson and Bob Gimlin.

Coordinated with this exhibit, Yakima Valley Museum will present “Summer of Sasquatch,” a series of public programs, including lectures, films, and other activities that will intrigue, educate, and entertain both children and adults.

Yakima Serves celebrates our valley's contributions to U.S. military efforts.

Allied Artworks offers a variety of local and regional

art collected by Allied Arts of Yakima.

A selection of objects from the exhibit Sasquatch Revealed.

At the top is a frame from the famous Patterson/Gimlin film, taken in 1967 in Bluff Creek, California.

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By Mike Siebol, Curator of Collections

COLLECTIONS Through the Keyhole

Yakima Valley Museum Collections Enjoyed Near and Far!

One of the first donations of 2014 was made by Stan Hughes. This is a collection of 132 butterflies housed in three cases. Stan collected and prepared each speci-men, he also included labels that identify when and where each butterfly was found. The butterflies were collected from May to August of 1987 in many areas, in-cluding Chinook Pass, Satus Pass, Cottonwood Creek, Goose-egg Rock Bog, Upper Priest Dam, Bethal Ridge, Toppenish Wildlife Refuge, Tieton Meadows, and Pleas-ant Valley. The collection includes Swallowtails (Fam-ily Papilionidae), Woody Nymphs (Family Satyridae), Tailed Hairstreaks (Family Lycaenidae), and Greater Fritillaries (Family Nymphalidae) among many others. I contacted the Master Gardeners of Yakima County to find someone to identify the butterflies that were identi-fied. Dr. Michael Bush, an entomologist with Washington State University Extensions and Yakima County Master Gardeners, has agreed to help the museum with this project. This collection of butterflies allows the Yakima Valley Museum to expand its collection of natural history specimens of the Valley and preserve a record of these species, in addition there is now the potential for a future exhibition featuring these beautiful butterflies.

Over the past 60 years, artifacts from the Yakima Val-ley Museum's collections have been enjoyed by hun-dreds of thousands of people. Guests to the museum enjoy the artifacts on display. I find that our visitors are amazed at the amount and quality of artifacts our muse-um has to offer in its permanent and special exhibitions. We have more than 5,000 artifacts and natural history specimens on constant display, and we are continu-ally adding more objects to the exhibits. However, the majority of our collections remain in storage and are not accessible to the public, except by appointment. And, of course, people who do not come to the Yakima Val-ley, can't visit our museum. Therefore, the museum is tasked with finding multiple ways to share its collection with as many people as possible.

Another way the museum shares its collection is by loaning pieces to other museums. During the past ten years the museum has loaned objects to the Portland Art Museum (Portland, OR), National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum (Oklahoma City, OK), Maryhill Museum of Art (Goldendale, WA), Tamástslikt Cultural Institute (Pendleton, OR), Museum of Art at Washington State University (Pullman, WA), Yakima Regional Hospital, Yaki-ma-Tieton Irrigation District, William O. Douglas Federal Building (Yakima), Northwest Museum of Art and Culture (Spokane, WA), Foss Waterway Seaport and Working Waterfront Maritime Museum (Tacoma, WA), White River Museum (Auburn, WA), Columbia River Exhibition, of His-tory, Science & Technology (Richland, WA), and the Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society (Seattle, WA).

In February alone, the museum loaned two significant items for special exhibits. The Autry National Center in Los Angeles borrowed a ca.1900 Yakama beaded vest for their exhibit Floral Journey: Native North American Beadwork. The exhibit opened on March 15 and will extend through April 26, 2015. The Hallie Ford Museum of Art in Salem, Oregon is organizing a major retrospec-tive exhibition of art by Ellensburg artist Dick Elliott. Their exhibition, Richard C. Elliott: Primal Op, will open on May 31 and extend through August 24, 2014. For

the exhibition, the Hallie Ford Museum of Art borrowed the museum’s reflector art piece titled "Meditation Series #18-2-58." It is one of Dick Elliott’s wife, Jane Orleman’s, favorite pieces; she is excited for it to be a part of the show. Jane has kindly loaned another piece of Dick Elliott’s work titled “18-3-60" to take the place of "Meditation Series #18-2-58" at the Yakima Val-ley Museum during this time.

The more we share the collections of the Yakima Valley Museum with other institutions, the more people are able to experience our arti-facts. We’ve also seen an increase in research-ers to our museum, as more people learn about the vast collections we have to offer. As we continue to work with other museums, we are able to form relationships that not only allow us to share our collections, but also to borrow their artifacts as well. Next time you are at a museum away from home, see if you can find an artifact from your hometown museum!

New to the Collections

National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum

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ca.1900 Yakama beaded vest (back)

#18-3-60, temporary replacement for #18-2-58 at Yakima Valley Museum.Maryhill Museum of Art

Hallie Ford Museum of Art

Meditation Series #18-2-58, presently on loan to the Hallie Ford Museum of Art.

An extensive collection of regional butterflies and moths was donated by Stan Hughes.

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Travel with the MuseumJourneys with John

Adventure was found in India!

Traditional palace architecture in Kathmandu, Nepal.

The Yakima Valley Museum Group in Dubai. Left to right David Baule, Barbara Baule, Bette Taylor, Bill Wheeler, Sharon Smith, John Baule, Lori Franklin, Ken Smith, Pat Eyer, and Bruce Eyer.

Museum Travel in 2014 began with a fabulous junket to Dubai, India, and Nepal in February. Twelve intrepid museum folks had amazing tours of The Palm Development in Dubai, the forts and palaces of India’s princes and maharajahs, and the Himalayan Mountains in Nepal. The colors, sounds, designs, wild traffic, and people of these three destinations will stay with all of the participants for a very long time.

We had planned on leading a short trip to Florida in April, but the timing was not propitious; and this has been postponed un-til later in the year. There was also talk of joining a river cruise in Germany this fall; but that also did not come together prop-erly. Thus, I had been thinking that future trips would have to wait until 2015; when there seems to be interest in visiting New Zealand and Australia. However since returning from India, the museum has been approached about arranging a trip to just Berlin and Dresden (no river cruise) this fall.

Museum Director John Baule is willing to go anywhere, but hesitates to arrange travel plans unless there are at least 8-12 people interested in making the trip. Please give John a call at 248-0747 or e-mail john@yakimavalleymuseum.org if you have serious interest in one or all of the following destinations:

• Berlin & Dresden—October 1-October 14, 2014• Florida—November 1-8, 2014• Australia & New Zealand—February 7-March 3, 2015

Museum Soda FountainThe challenge given to us by the National Endowment for The Humani-ties to raise a total of $2,000,000 to the Museum’s Operating Endowment remains alive, but it is entering into its final phase. The goal is in sight, as generous pledges and gifts now total just over $1,700,000. This leaves just over $200,000 to be raised locally; the NEH Match will provide the reminder.

Having a strong financial position is increasingly critical for all museums if each is to meet its obligations in permanent collection care and evolving programs to meet audience expecta-tions. The Yakima Valley Museum has been honored by the generous support over its entire history, and is looking to-ward a bright future. Thank you all very much for you past, present, and future (we hope!) gift commitments.

It is that time again—the Museum Annual Fund Drive. Separate from membership dues, which “purchase” such benefits as unlim-ited yearly free admission, a subscription to the newsletter, and dis-counts in the museum shop, the Annual Fund is an opportunity for museum friends to make an extra fully tax-deductible gift in support of the museum’s mission. As the only regional organization with the primary goal to collect, preserve, and exhibit original artifacts and documents, the Yakima Valley Museum is the keeper of the stories of the past, present, and future of the Valley.

2014 is shaping up to be an extraordinary year, with the opening of the Sasquatch Revealed exhibition, further development of perma-nent exhibitions, a research and writing effort providing the educa-tional basis for a transformation of the Children’s Underground, and endeavors to promote the arts in the greater Yakima community.

Yakima Valley Museum's ANNUAL FUND DRIVE

UPDATE

Riding Elephants in Jaipur

We are saddened to report the passing of Elinor (Ann) Troianello on Friday, March 14, 2014. Ann began working at the Yakima Valley Museum in the textile collections in the early 1980s, oversaw the relocation of storage in the 1989 museum

expansion and became Curator of Collections from 1992 to her retirement in 2001. It was during her tenure that the museum first embraced the use of computer tech-nology, and she instituted the professional collection management practices standard in reputable museums across the country. Like most American museums, the Yakima Valley Museum started its collecting with its own unique numbering and inventory system, but it was a sys-tem that did not work well over time. Ann accomplished the crucial first steps in organizing collection records and putting in place other collection management practices that ultimately allowed the museum to achieve accredita-tion by the American Alliance of Museums. During this

If you have not already done so, please consider a generous gift this year. This an-nual initiative comprises up to 20% of the revenue needed to support the operations and services of your museum. Your support is significant and greatly appreciated.

time, Ann also shepherded the museum through the mandates established in 1990 when Congress passed the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). This act required museums to undertake extensive documentation of all Native American artifacts in their collections and report the findings to the tribes from which the items had originated—all to be done by 1995, without any additional financial assistance. Ann met the challenge and the deadline with flying colors.

Finally, Ann was deeply involved in Quilt Heritage, an ex-tensive detailed inventory of heirloom quilts in Washing-ton State, organized as part of Washington State’s Cen-tennial in 1989. She, along with volunteer Lois Downey, traveled throughout the state and became well known in quilt collector circles.

Although Ann retired nearly 13 years ago and is now gone from the world of the living, her legacy of hard work and commitment to the Yakima Valley Museum will con-tinue to benefit future generations. Our sympathy is ex-tended to her family and friends.

In January of this year, the museum’s soda fountain vendor, Rachael Lenzi, notified the museum that she would be moving to Idaho as her husband has accepted a great job transfer. While we are certainly sorry to lose Rachael, this is also an opportunity for the museum to look for a new vendor and perhaps a new operating plan. With the assistance of realtor Russ Roberts, there has been interest, but, as of this writing, nothing is yet definite. One of the options is to make the transition to a fully functioning 1930s soda fountain and grill. This would require the installation of new cooking and vent-ing equipment in the kitchen to allow for more options on the menu. But, as with most changes, this would require a substantial financial investment, and we are in the pro-cess of evaluating if the risk will be worth the reward.

Whatever direction is ultimately chosen, the museum is committed to maintaining the fountain and having it open in time for the busy late spring and sum-mer seasons. So watch for the eventual re-opening of this distinctive museum feature—unique among all the museums in the Pacific Northwest. Check back for more updates on the Soda Fountain before summer.

Museum Mourns the Loss of Ann TroianelloCurator of Collections, 1992-2001

NEH Challenge Grant

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Explore Central Washington,a summer event program, that originated a few years ago with the help of Sara Bristol, is designed to excite kids and their families about our region’s history, natural resources, diverse cultures and local industry. Through a series of six events located around the Yakima Valley, we’ll discover the people and places that make our corner of the world unique. All events begin at 10 A.M. at their destinations. Directions can be provided at the Yakima Valley Museum.

Johnny AppleseedThe Traveling Lantern Theatre Company from Portland, Oregon will perform for the sec-ond year at the Yakima Valley Museum. This year children will discover John Chapman, an early American naturalist, as he explores the westward-expanding nation. John plants both apple seeds and the love of nature wherever he goes.

Children will learn to respect and protect the beauty of nature around them through Chapman’s lessons of environmental stewardship, conservation and sustainability.

This event is approximately 60 minutes long and is designed for children in grades K–8, but all are welcome.

Tuesday, May 20, 2014, we will have a show start-ing at 6 P.M., open to the public. The following two days, May 21 and 22, will be reserved for school groups. Shows are at 9:30 A.M., 11:00 A.M., & 1:30 P.M. Call for reservations. There is limited seating available. Reservations are available at the mu-seum or by calling 509.248.0747.

The Yakima Valley Museum and Children's Underground are in the process of developing a summer camp centered around our newest special exhibit Sasquatch Revealed. It is tentatively scheduled for the last week in July.

Camp will be four days long and the kids will get to learn some very important outdoor skills under the guise of searching for Sasquatch. We will start by learning the role that legends have played in our history and what makes them important. After we discover Sasquatch in ancient legends,we will begin our search. To prepare for this adventure, we will learn important tracking and survival skills. Finally, after creating a map to follow in Franklin Park, we will go on our very own Squatchin' adventure! Everyone will have the opportunity to find their very own Sasquatch memorabilia to take home.

Look for more information on summer camp as time gets closer. It will be an educational and fun adventure for all!

BLOSSOM FESTIVALCelebrating Yakima HeritageOn Friday, April 11th, from 5 to 7:30 P.M., the Yakima Valley Museum and Children’s Underground will be hosting the 3rd annual Blossom Festival. Families are invited to come explore many hands-on activities. There will be an assortment of family friendly activities for all to enjoy.

Activity booths will “Celebrate Yakima Heritage.” Activities include decorating and planting your very own flower pot to take home, face painting, hair feathers, crafts, music, games and more! Child-friendly food and beverages will be served.

All proceeds benefit the Children’s Underground, which has been delighting and teaching the children of our Valley—and children visiting from all over the world—since 1995. Through activities and hands-on exhibits, children learn all about the people and history of the Valley.

Admission into the Blossom Festival is $10 per adult, $5 per child, and a maximum of $25 per family. Tickets can be purchased at the Yakima Valley Museum or by calling 509-248-0747. For more information, please visit the museum’s website at: http://yakimavalleymuseum.org/underground/auction.cfm.

Tuesday, July 8, Yakima Valley TrolleysFor our first adventure, we will visit the Yakima Valley Trolleys to learn about Yakima’s past. We will ex-plore trolleys used in 1910, 1922, 1928 and 1930.

Thursday, July 10, Yakima Herald RepublicGo on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Yakima Her-ald Republic news room. You will get to meet our local news team and discover the tricks to reporting the news.

Tuesday, July 15, Gilbert OrchardsOur third trip will be spent exploring an orchard at Gilbert Orchards, where we will get a guided tour.

Thursday, July 17, Ye Olde Letterpress MuseumYe Olde Letterpress Museum will teach you how to make your name with a letterpress! Discover how fonts were created before computers.

Tuesday, July 22, Liberty BottleworksYou can go on a behind-the-scenes tour of the fac-tory that creates the only American-made bottle in the marketplace. Liberty Bottleworks uses recycled product to create a 100% recyclable product.

Thursday, July 24, Central Washington Agricultural MuseumOur last event will be a tour through time to learn how early settlers worked the land in the Yakima Valley. We already visited Gilbert Orchards to explore the agricultural technologies of today, but how did we do that work before?

Tickets are $3.00 per child; each event must be purchased separately. There are a limited number of tickets available, so get yours now! Visit us at the museum at 2105 Tieton Drive or call 509-248-0747.

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“Your View of the Valley Begins Here”

M I S S I O N The Yakima Valley Museum promotes an understanding of Central Washington history as it affects the lives of contemporary citizens. Through the collection, preservation, and exhibition of historic artifacts and stories, as well as related programming, the museum provides residents and visitors with historical perspectives that may influence decisions about the future of the Valley.

B O A R D of T R U S T E E S

Sharon Miracle, President Bertha Ortega, Vice-President Nancy Rossmeissl, Secretary Leigh Anderson, Treasurer

Cragg M. Gilbert Barbara Greenberg Nicholas Kranz J. Tappan Menard Aaron McCoy Steve Muehleck Akbar Rezaie Juana Rezaie Sally Kransberger Paul Schafer Michelle Smith Sharon Smith Betty Strand Bette Taylor Curtis Sundquist Charlene Upton Dustin Yeager

M U S E U M S T A F FJohn A. Baule, DirectorMike Siebol, Curator of CollectionsAndrew Granitto, Curator of Exhibitions/Graphic Designer Jessica Carlton, Curator of ProgramsKimberly Thompson, Campaign AssistantJocy Tzintzun, Visitor ServicesMichael Murphy, Maintenance

M E M B E R S H I PYou are invited to join the museum or give a gift of membership. Call (509) 248-0747 for information.

Yakima Valley Museum Newsletter is published quarterly by the Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Dr., Yakima, WA 98902; 509-248-0747. Jessica Carlton, Editor. ©2014, printed by Abbott's Printing of Yakima, circulation 1,000.

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CALENDARSPECIAL EXHIBITIONS

Sasquatch Revealed looks at the cultural phenomenon and scientific mystery surrounding the elusive giant known as Bigfoot or Sasquatch. Scientific studies, physical evidence, stories of sightings, and much more are presented in this exhibit created and curated by Christopher Murphy of Vancouver, BC, Canada. April 5-December 27, 2014.

Allied Artworks showcases a diverse selection of local and regional artwork from the collections of Allied Arts of Yakima. Through July 2014.

Land of Joy and Sorrow: Japanese Pioneers in the Yakima Valley explores the life, community and challenges experienced by pioneers of Japanese descent in the Yakima Valley. Exhibit ongoing.

EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

Every Wednesday in 2013 StoryTime in the Children's Underground. Join us every Wednesday for an exciting hour of crafts, snacks and a story. StoryTime starts at 10:00A.M. Free.

April 5, 2014 (Saturday) Sasquatch Revealed! Exhibition Opening Reception. Event is from 5:00-7:30 P.M. Free!

April 11, 2014 (Friday) Blossom Festival Celebrates Yakima Heritage. Enjoy hands-on activities, child-friendly food, entertainment, and much more. Event is from 5:00-7:30 P.M. $10 per adult, $5 per child, maximum $25 per family.

May 20, 2014 (Tuesday) StoryFest: Johnny Appleseed. Come to this fun family event and learn about the Johnny Appleseed. This play will be performed by the Traveling Lantern Theatre Company, which has been educating and entertaining children nation-wide for the past 25 years. Doors open at 5:30 P.M. and the show will start at 6 P.M.

July 8, 2014 (Tuesday) ECW: Yakima Valley Trolleys. The first of our summer ECW events will take us on a tour of the Yakima Valley Trolleys. Event begins at 10A.M. Purchase tickets in advance, tickets are $3.00 per child.

July 10, 2014 (Thursday) ECW Yakima Herald Republic. Go on a behind- the-scenes tour of the news room and meet the news team! Event begins at 10A.M. Purchase tickets in advance, tickets are $3.00 per child.

July 15, 2014 (Tuesday) ECW: Gilbert Orchards. Take a guided tour of Gilbert Orchards, learn what it takes to sustain one of Yakima’s most precious industries. Event begins at 10A.M. Purchase tickets in advance, tickets are $3.00 per child.

July 17, 2014 (Thursday) ECW: Ye Olde Letterpress Museum. Take a guided tour and learn how to make your name with a letterpress. Event begins at 10A.M. Purchase tickets in advance, tickets are $3.00 per child.

July 22, 2014 (Tuesday) ECW: Liberty Bottleworks. Go on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Liberty Bottelworks factory. Event begins at 10A.M. Purchase tickets in advance, tickets are $3.00 per child.

July 24, 2014 (Thursday) ECW: Central Washington Agricultural Museum. Central Wash-ington Agricultural Museum will take us on a tour through the history of agriculture. Event begins at 10A.M. Purchase tickets in advance, tickets are $3.00 per child.

July 28-31, 2014 (Monday-Thursday) Summer Camp: Summer of Sasquatch. Check back for more details as summer approaches!

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All Members Receive These Basic Benefits for One Full Year:

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The Running RabbitMUSEUM STORE

OPEN TUESDAY – SATURDAY 10 A.M.– 5 P.M.

The next time you need that perfect gift or souvenir, look no further than the Running Rabbit Museum Store, where you will find a wide selection of products from the Yakima Valley.

In celebration of the museum's special exhibit Sasquatch Revealed, we have a wide selection of books, treats, and other items related to Sasquatch.

All proceeds from sales go to support Museum programs and exhibits.

The museum’s Neon Garden was transformed into the Fort Sim-coe Officers’ Club on Saturday evening, March 8, 2014, for a terrific USO show. Organized by Dr. Scott Peterson and featuring the Yakima Symphony Chorus, special guest artists Leonard Pig-gee and Ric Pilgrim, and the Central Washington University Men’s Chorus, the program opened with a stirring performance of The Star-Spangled Banner and delighted the sold-out audience for the next 90 minutes with terrific renditions of classic songs. One of the many highlights was the CWU Men’s Choir singing a traditional

Scottish arrangement of Loch Lomond—there was nary a dry eye in the house by time the last notes faded. It was an evening to remember, and perhaps plan to repeat in the next year or two.

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