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Railroad Lecture, Panel Discussion at White River Valley Museum

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  January 15, 2010

Contact:
Patricia Cosgrove, Director
253-288-7437
pcosgrove@auburnwa.gov

AUBURN, Wash. – January 14, 2010 - The White River Valley Museum is a host museum for the traveling exhibit "On Track: The Railroad Photographs of Warren McGee" Jan. 13 - April 18. To celebrate the exhibit, the museum is having an open house and railroad lecture Feb. 5, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and a panel discussion with railroad veterans Feb. 6, 12 to 3 p.m.

Cost for both events is $5 adults, $4 seniors/children and free to museum membership categories Train Master, Conductor and Engineer. Cost includes museum admission.

Museum Open House and Railroad Lecture, Feb. 5, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Gary Emmons presents "A Life's Journey with a Guy Who Likes Trains!" Gary will discuss his time with the Northern Pacific's Tacoma Division in the 1960s, his family's accumulated 250 years with the Northern Pacific, and railroad work with the U.S. Air Force. Open house is 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Lecture and slideshow 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Railroad Veterans Panel Discussion, Feb. 6, 12 to 3 p.m.
Local and regional retirees will discuss the golden age of railroading.

ABOUT THE WHITE RIVER VALLEY MUSEUM
The White River Valley Museum is a partnership with the City of Auburn and combines history and culture to create an exciting and educational experience for visitors. Museum collections focus on Puget Sound history, Northwest Indian culture, Japanese immigration and the Northern Pacific Railroad.

The White River Valley Museum is the best local history museum in the state according to the 2007 Washington State Visitors Guide.

The museum is located at 918 H St. S.E. in Auburn. Call 253-288-7433 or visit www.wrvmuseum.org for event information.

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White River Valley Museum
918 H St. S.E.
Auburn, WA 98002
253-288-7433
www.wrvmuseum.org