White River Valley Museum, Mary Olson Farm Raise $68,500 from Grants, Fundraising EffortsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 10, 2011
Contact:
Patricia Cosgrove, Director
White River Valley Museum and Mary Olson Farm
253-288-7437
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AUBURN, Wash. - November 10, 2010 - The White River Valley Museum and Mary Olson Farm have raised $68,500 through grants, sponsorships and various fundraising efforts. The funds will be applied toward award-winning educational programs, exhibits and continued restoration efforts at the farm.
The funds include:
- $40,000 awarded by 4Culture, the cultural services agency for King County, to be used for fencing and landscape restoration at Mary Olson Farm.
- $22,000 raised from the White River Valley Museum Halloween Costume Ball on Oct. 29, which will be applied toward educational programs. This year's ball was sponsored by BECU, Auburn Chevrolet and museum board member Mike Miller.
- $4,500 raised at the second annual Hops & Crops Harvest Festival in September. The event benefits continued restoration and preservation efforts at Mary Olson Farm.
- $2,000 from the City of Auburn Arts Commission for "Small Works, Big Presents: The Gift of Art." On display Nov. 16 - Dec. 18, the fourth annual exhibition and art sale is a joint effort of the City of Auburn and the White River Valley Museum.
 ABOUT THE MARY OLSON FARM
The White River Valley Museum worked with the City of Auburn to restore Mary Olson Farm, the best preserved historic subsistence farm in King County. The farm is a King County Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Sites. Significant features include an 1897 barn, a fully restored 1902 farmhouse, a century-old orchard, three salmon runs in Olson Creek and a remarkable collection of outbuildings, including a smoke house, outhouse and weaving house. Mary Olson Farm operates as a living history and environmental learning site, and is also available for community and special events.
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 Railway.
The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. and is located at 918 H St. S.E. in Auburn. Regular admission is $2 adults, $1 seniors and children. Admission is free on Wednesdays and the fourth Sunday of the month. 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
Mary Olson Farm
28728 Green River Rd.
Auburn, WA 98030
253-288-7433 |
