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The Spanaway Historical Society
Prairie House Museum Calendar

The Spanaway Historical Society is a member of the Heritage League of Pierce County

All events are held at the Prairie House Museum
812 E. 176th Street in Spanaway
Open Wednesdays 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and by appointment
Admission: Free will donation
For information call 253-536-6655
An 1890's restored gable and wing farmhouse
The Prairie House Museum contains period furnishings and an interpretive room
with changing exhibits on local history.
Several farm outbuildings complete the prairie farm setting.

Gift shop items include local history books, including
Early Spanaway
by pioneer descendant Dorothy E. Thompson Wilson.

More Prairie House information

Membership Information

A slice of Spanaway history

Spanaway Historical Society Fundraiser Raffle
Please support your local museum
Need not be present to win
$1.00 per ticket or book of 6 for $5.00

Tickets available at the Prairie House Museum
Wednesdays 10 a.m 3 p.m.
or call Sue at 360-832-6662 to order.
PRIZES PRIZES PRIZES
  • 26 inch Magna Mt. Tamar boy's bicycle
  • Decorative concrete birdbath
  • Keepsake handmade quilt
  • Custom framed 16 x 20 nature photograph
  • $100 Safeway gift certificate
  • $100 Graham Fitness Center gift certificate
  • $60 Vakkar's Beauty Salon gift certificate
  • Plus many more!
Members Pot Luck Picnic Third Sunday in July 12:00 noon
Renew old friendships, meet new friends, enjoy the Tacoma Banjo Players.
We provide burgers and dogs, you bring the extras.

A plants, crafts, and gift basket auction supports Prairie House maintenance.
Christmas Open House Sunday, December 4 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Usher in the holidays with refreshments and a tour of the Prairie House Museum, decorated 1800's style for the season.
The historical society will have for sale handcrafted fresh evergreen wreaths for home, gift, or memorial use.
Limited supply: Pre-order or purchase a wreath December 4th at the museum.
Sales support improvements to the museum and special historical society projects such as Kids' Day.
Kids Day First Saturday in April , 1:00 to 3:00 - FREE!
Children churn butter, pop corn, play with farm animals
and learn how our grandparents spun wool and forged horseshoes.
Parents welcome.
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Work days - We need your help!
As tour guides and gardeners, for cleaning and repairs, to demonstrate historic crafts
Call 360-832-6662 or 253-536-6655
for more information and to volunteer.

Become a Member
Please make checks payable to:
Spanaway Historical Society, and mail to
Kathy Creso, P.O. Box 1238, Spanaway, WA 98387
Include your full name, spouse's name, address and telephone number
General membership $8.00 Spouse $5.00
Seniors 65+ $6.00 Spouse $5.00
Student (age 18- 22) $6.00 Junior (under age 18) $5.00
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