Entiat Community Historical Society (Out of Many, One display)

Slice of Douglas Fir Tree

In 1776, a Douglas Fir grew in a beautiful forest in the Entiat Valley. By that year, it was over 100 years old and may have reached a height of 80 to 100 feet. It grew strong and dense, with a dark center of heartwood. In 1970, the three-hundred-year-old Douglas Fir was cut and brought to the Harris Mill in Ardenvoir to become lumber for homes. Laddie McQuarrie and Wayne Dwyer spent many weeks counting the growth rings and noting what events happened during this tree’s lifetime.

How it represents the community’s American experience:

Entiat Valley’s forest stood uncut in 1776, while across the continent the American colonists declared their independence from Britain. The symbol of the endurance of trees and all that is ecologically connected in nature is represented in this slice of tree.

On display at the Albert Long Museum in Entiat Park, Saturdays, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. May 23 – September 17, 2026.