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2008 Schedule
Exhibits
Permanent Exhibit
The Kirkman House Museum offers year-round interpretive tours of William & Isabella Kirkman’s home, focusing on the elements that influenced home life in late 19th century Walla Walla.
August 27 - October 29, 2008
Cover to Coverlet
A look at historical coverlets, examining the technical and artistic aspects of these American heirlooms.
Programs
Children’s Hands on History Summer Program
Providing elementary school age children with the opportunity to explore Kirkman House collections and Victorian era activities.
Salon Series
March - May, 2008
The Kirkman House Museum presents it new Salon Series, a lecture series exploring topics from the Victorian Era including spiritualism, chocolate, and domestic architecture.
May 18, 2008 – Chocolate tasting presented by Petits Noirs’ Lan Wong.
Salon Series to run 1:30 – 3 pm. Space is limited to 25 people. Please call 529-4373 to RSVP before Thursday, May 15th. - Details Below
Events
First Friday ArtWalk
May-December, 2008
Extended hours from 5 to 8 p.m. on the first Friday of the month for Walla Walla’s art walk.
October 4, 2008
Sheep to Shawl
A day long look at the sheep industry with shearing, spinning and weaving demonstrations.
December 6, 2008
Victorian Christmas Jubilee
The Kirkman House Museum annual open house celebrating the opening of the holiday season.
Salon Series welcomes Petits Noirs Chocolatier
Walla Walla, Wa. The Kirkman House Museum March Salon Series features chocolate and coffee and tea pairings. Petits Noirs’ Lan Wong will provide delicious chocolate truffles paired with coffee from Walla Walla Roasters. Wong uses as many fresh local ingredients in her chocolates as she can find in the Valley. During the tasting, Wong will chat about chocolate making, tasting, and ingredients.
Wong offers chocolates with a variety of spices, such as lavender, champagne, cardamom, and clove. She creates delectable treats to be paired with wine as well as coffee and teas. Wong will be taking orders for chocolates at the Salon Series.
The Chocolate Tasting Salon will begin at 1:30 pm on Sunday, May 18, 2008 and will end at 3:00 pm. Costs will be $30 for members and $35 for non-members. Space is limited to 20 people; please call for reservations, 509-529-4373. Reservations are needed before March 13th.
May – none (Mother’s Day)
6/8 – Summer Spin In
7/13 – Possibly Felting (not confirmed)
8/10 – Kool Aid Dying
September – Textile Center will be spinning at Bruce House Pioneer Festival on 9/15
10/4 – Sheep to Shawl
11/9 – Last Spin In of the year.
