City of Moses Lake Museum & Art Center
Events at this venue
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Moses Lake Museum & Art Center (Out of Many, One display)
City of Moses Lake Museum & Art Center 401 South Balsam Street, Moses Lake, WA, United StatesPotato Picker Belt In the early and mid-20th century, Grant County farmers relied on potato picker belts during harvest. Before mechanized harvesting became common in the 1960s, potatoes were dug and collected entirely by hand. Workers wore these belts, which held extra burlap sacks on hooks along the sides. As they filled each sack, dragging […]
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Faces of 250: Our Community in Portraits and Words
City of Moses Lake Museum & Art Center 401 South Balsam Street, Moses Lake, WA, United StatesThis exhibit at the City of Moses Lake Museum & Art Center showcases a striking collection of studio portraits done at Hilderbrand’s Photography Studio from the 1950s to 70s, capturing the style, optimism, and evolving identity of mid-century America. Each photograph offers a window into the era’s fashion, hairstyles, and cultural values, while highlighting the […]
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REMEMBER THE LADIES: NOTABLE GRANT COUNTY WOMEN
City of Moses Lake Museum & Art Center 401 South Balsam Street, Moses Lake, WA, United StatesJoin Cultural Services Superintendent Dollie Boyd as she shares an interesting, informative presentation about notable Grant County women and their accomplishments. From “farm wife” to mayor, Grant County women have been central to the growth and community in every Grant County town.
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20 Century Celebrations in the Columbia Basin, Featuring the Liberty Bell Shipped by Rail
City of Moses Lake Museum & Art Center 401 South Balsam Street, Moses Lake, WA, United StatesLocal historian, Dan Bolyard, will share photos and stories of early to mid-century celebrations in the Columbia Basin. Dan has published books, including Big Bend Railroads and Ephrata. Dan serves on the board of directors for the Great Northern Railway Historical Society, the Cascade Rail Foundation, and the Grant County Historical Society.
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All Over the Map: Stories Behind the Names of WA Places & Things
City of Moses Lake Museum & Art Center 401 South Balsam Street, Moses Lake, WA, United StatesPresented by Feliks Banel, this Humanities WA Speakers Bureau program examines the big picture of how names were given to geographic places in Washington, iconic brands, and how those names can reflect deeper, and sometimes challenging, meanings. Explore how names often evolve to better connect us to place and to our neighbors.
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Caring for Family Photographs
City of Moses Lake Museum & Art Center 401 South Balsam Street, Moses Lake, WA, United StatesJoin Museum Curator Ann Schempp to learn how to care for your photographs with proper storage and marking methods to make these memories last generations.
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Victory Village and the War Effort: Moses Lake’s Hidden History
City of Moses Lake Museum & Art Center 401 South Balsam Street, Moses Lake, WA, United StatesIn this presentation, learn about Victory Village, a WWII-era housing project in Moses Lake, built for military and civilian workers. Though temporary, it fostered a strong community and later became McCosh Park, now a central gathering place for the city. Presented by Cultural Services Superintendent Dollie Boyd.
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Caring for Family Photographs
City of Moses Lake Museum & Art Center 401 South Balsam Street, Moses Lake, WA, United StatesJoin Museum Curator Ann Schempp to learn how to care for your photographs with proper storage and marking methods to make these memories last generations.
