Events at the Museum
The East Benton County Historical Society hosts events at our history museum and around the community all year long! Check back to see what is coming up!
Looking for a space to host a small concert, speaking event or family reunion?
Ask about renting our space!
May
The Want Our Rhythem, but Not Our Blues
May 16, 7pm
They Want Our Rhythm, but Not Our Blues: African American Innovation through Pop Culture
A presentation by LaToya Brackett, part of the Tri-Cities Community Lecture Series. Reflecting on music, sports, language, food and even hair, this talk calls audiences in beyond the rhythm to recognize the blues that made African American popular culture. This event is free to attend.
June
Saturday, June 1, 2pm
Juneteenth Presentation
You will have the opportunity to meet Alyssa, the reigning 2023 Juneteenth Queen, the candidates for the 2024 Queen, and the Founder and Director of the Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Program, Elouise Sparks. Admissions and donations during this event will be donated to the Juneteenth Scholarship.
Join us for our MAMMOTH event on June 22, 2024
Saturday, June 22, 12-4pm
a day so big it’s MAMMOTH!
Join us for an unforgettable mammoth experience! The Museum at Keewaydin is teaming up with the Wenas Mammoth Foundation and the McBones Research Center Foundation (Coyote Canyon Dig Site) to bring you the ultimate mammoth event!
Explorer the Wenas Mammoth Foundation Mobile Exhibit
& the Museum of Keewaydin’s Mammoth Exhibit
Hands-on Activities:
Brush Box (uncover and identify bones using brushes)
Classes:
12pm History of Wenas Creek Mammoth Dig Site
1pm Show & Tell with McBones Research Center Foundation/Coyote Canyon Mammoth Site
2pm What are Mammoths and Mastodons?
3pm The Teeth and Tusks Can Tell a Story