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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

A slice of Spanaway history

Kids Day 1st Wednesday in April, 1:00 to 3:00
Children churn butter, pop corn, play with farm animals
and learn how our grandparents spun wool and forged horseshoes.
Parents welcome.

Make a Free Flash Slideshow

Yard Sale Fundraiser First Friday and Saturday in June.
Donations can be brought to the Prairie House any Wednesday 12:00 - 2:00

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 6 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 6th at the museum.
Sales support improvements to the museum and special historical society projects such as Kids' Day.

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 Spanaway Historical Society Member

Please make checks payable to:
Spanaway Historical Society, and mail to
Virginia Zimmerman at 10924- 25th Ave. E., Tacoma, WA 98445
Include your full name, spouse's name, address and telephone number

General membership	$6.00	Spouse	$3.00
Seniors	$4.00	Spouse	$3.00
Student (age 18- 22)	$4.00	Junior (under age 18)	$3.00
Lifetime Single person	$75.00	Lifetime Couple	$125.00