Events at CREHST
Tombstone Tales
Tombstone Tales is a living history tour of Richland's Resthaven Pioneer Cemetery. Step back in time as tour groups are lead by the Grim Reaper to individual gravesites where actors in period costume will give a brief monologue of their life as an early Columbia Valley pioneer.
These unique cemetery tours offer a look back to an era when women hand washed clothes outdoors and spent much of their day in the kitchen, men and horses plowed thousands of acres in the relentless summer heat of Eastern Washington, children walked to their one-room schoolhouses, and people's main source of transportation was by foot or horseback.
Tours are appropriate for all ages. Admission by ticket only.
Advance purchase is highly recommended. Tickets for the next production of Tombstone Tales will be available October 2008.
Alphabet Homes Neighborhood Walking Tours
CREHST will once again sponsor a series of walking tours through the historic Richland neighborhoods known for their Alphabet or ABC Houses. The tours will be guided by host Richard Nordgren. Each two-hour walking tour will cover a different section of the city and will illustrate the sociological and political thought that went into the design of the neighborhoods. Neighborhoods to be explored will include South Richland, the "Gold Coast" (a National Register of Historic Places neighborhood) and Central Richland.
Next tours will occur May 2009.
Astronomy Day
LIGO, the Tri-City Astronomy Club, and CREHST will again celebrate Astronomy Day with a free public star gaze This event is held at LIGO. See the LIGO website information about LIGO.
Reading in Richland
Beginning in early June the Richland Public Library is celebrating Richland's post-war 50th Anniversary by encouraging children to read stories with a local flavor. CREHST is participating in this summer reading program by providing an incentive for children to choose to read non-fiction books focusing on history, science and technology ... especially those that relate to Richland.
CREHST will provide a prize pouch for all children who complete the history/science/technology sequence in the course of completing the reading program. The pouch will include the following items from our gift shop:
- History - a reproduction arrowhead
- Science - a choice of a rock
- Technology - an Atomic Marble with explanation and a free pass to visit the museum.
Contact the Richland Public Library for more details (942-7450).
Remembering Pearl Harbor
The program held at CREHST to honor the survivors of Pearl Harbor has been captured on videotape. If you would like to see the video when you visit CREHST, please ask that it be shown.
Guided Kayak Tours
The third annual guided kayak tours are to begin soon! CREHST is once again partnering with Columbia Kayak Adventures to present this season's tours. Reservations are now being taken for this year's tours.
Tour dates & Times:
May 17: 1/2 day Yakima River Delta, 9 a.m. - Noon, $65.00
June 15: all day Columbia Reach tour, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., $109.00
August 23: all day Columbia Reach tour, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., $109.00Please note: all times may vary slightly based on weather and river current.
Previous tours were very popular and filled quickly. For more information, or to book a tour call the Museum, 943-9000. No prior experience is needed and all equipment will be provided. Pre-paid registration through the museum is required.
Next Spring Swing - April 2009
CREHST's 11th ANNUAL fundraising event will be a wonderful opportunity to support our unique student and adult education programs. The renowned University of Idaho's Lionel Hampton School of Music and Jazz Band IV (a 24-piece band) will perform music similar to music heard when watching the popular television program Dancing with the Stars for your listening pleasure and to keep you dancing. A Silent Auction, supported by various local businesses and generous individuals will have irresistible treasures for everyone.
There are several ways a business or an individual can participate in this worthwhile fundraiser.
- Become a Sponsor - we have several levels of sponsorship available from $300 to $5,000. Of course any amount will be acknowledged and appreciated.
- Become a Table Sponsor - we have limited numbers of tables of 10 and many of tables of eight. Get a group together and sponsor a table!
- Donate to our Silent Auction - Our Silent Auction is very popular and has many unique items to choose from.
- Lastly, attend the event! - tickets are very reasonable for this type of event that includes dinner, a full band with vocals, and silent auction.
If you would like further information about how you can support CREHST and/or Spring Swing 2009, please call 943-9000.