TODAY'S NEWS HOLIDAY WINDOWS IN HISTORIC DUPONT - DUPONT HISTORICAL MUSEUM
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DuPont Historical Society January 7, 2022
TODAY’S NEWS
Holiday Windows in Historic DuPont
We had a total of 12 homes decorate a window(s)
in Historic DuPont for our first annual Holiday
Window Walk. The Santa in the train was painted
by DHS board member Deena Holsinger in the front
window of the museum. The other two windows
were done by the Steilacoom High School art Club
and Key Club in the
Community Center. The
Grinch scene was done by
one of our participating
families. It was quite
amazing to see all the different ideas . Thank you to
everyone who participated.
We hope to offer this project
again in 2022 with more
families participating.
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DuPont Historical Society January 7, 2022 On December 22, we encouraged visitors to walk or drive the 1 mile route to view all the holiday windows and then come back to the museum for hot cocoa, cider and snacks. Kids and adults were invited to decorate their own Christmas stocking and make their own Christmas card. Buffalo Soldier exhibit The Friends of the Buffalo Soldiers (Maria Gudaitas and Bridget King) along with the DuPont Historical Society have been working on a new permanent Buffalo Soldier exhibit for most of 2021. We were awarded a Sparks Diversity Grant from the Pierce County Heritage League and a Lodging Tax Grant through the City of DuPont which made it possible to complete this exhibit. Our special thanks to the grantors and thanks to everyone else who helped us whether with information, photographs, suggestions or encouragement. A lot of time and energy goes into developing an exhibit and we hope you will enjoy the Buffalo Soldiers. DuPont Historical Society 2
DuPont Historical Society January 7, 2022 The Buffalo Soldiers rode their horses on a 275 mile journey from Fort Walla Walla, using an old Indian trail over Stampede Pass, to Camp Murray June 20, 1904 to July 4, 1904. They came to participate in training maneuvers with the Washington, Idaho and Oregon National Guard and the Regular Army from Fort Vancouver. A total of 4,011 soldiers participated in the training which took place July 7 through the 17th around American Lake and the Nisqually Valley. Three encampments were set up with one on the north bank of Sequalitchew Creek near the 1843 Fort Nisqually site known then as Huggins Crossing (Ranch). We have a couple more artifacts to place on the display which should be up soon. We invite you to come into the DuPont Museum to learn more about the Buffalo Soldiers and other eras of the DuPont area history beginning over 5600 years ago with the Sequalitchew Nisqually Tribe, Hudson’s Bay Company 1833 to 1870, DuPont Company 1906 to 1976 and the Weyerhaeuser Company and current day DuPont. DuPont Historical Society 3
DuPont Historical Society January 7, 2022 Looking for mushrooms! Several mushroom seekers from the South Sound Mushroom Club visited the 1843 Fort Nisqually site in October in hopes of finding a specific red mush- room, which we did not find. It was fun to see the number of different mush- room that are at home on the fort site. I had never really paid much attention, but now that I have been on a search with people who know what they are looking for, it is rather fun and mushrooms seem to be everywhere! The best time to go is in the fall after a good rain. Sometimes you have to get down on your knees and look. Maybe we can get Eric to come back and give us a talk on mushrooms in Dupont and lead us on a search. Halloween City Councilman Chris Barnes and family stopped by the museum to trick or treat and also found the pumpkin hidden in Robinson Park. DuPont Historical Society 4
DuPont Historical Society January 7, 2022
Plans for 2022!
We were hoping 2022 would be an easier year to plan programs and events,
but not looking good so far. We are planning to revitalize the Cherry Blossom
Tea, after 3 years off. We plan to hold the Tea in the Pavillion at the Home
Course on Saturday afternoon March 5, doors opening at 1:30, Tea 2:00 to
4:00. This is a bit
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Limited seating available
Ages and up please
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Tea attire appropriate vintage attire encouraged
Face masks req ired for all par icipan s
Generously sponsored by
Reser a ions & informa ion:
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Contact us at
duponthistoricalmuseum@gmail.com with questions or ideas!!
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DuPont Historical Society January 7, 2022 Annual DuPont Historical Society Meeting The Annual meeting for the DuPont Historical Society will be held on Monday March 21, 6:30, p.m. A short business meeting will be held introducing you to our board members and upcoming events and programs. Jennifer Crooks will be our speaker on “Women of DuPont” and Women’s Suffrage. Jennifer, with the DuPont Historical Society, obtained a Washington State Historical Society grant in 2020 in support of this program. As Covid stands right now, the meeting will probably be held via Zoom. We will send more information as date gets closer. Topic: DHS annual meeting Time: Mar 21, 2022 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88386135504? pwd=QUxRVGJDeHZvdHlLdURIRjlyTXpEQT09 Meeting ID: 883 8613 5504 Passcode: 800485 **The DuPont Historical Society is in need of a Board Member. • We invite you to join us in promoting and preserving the history of DuPont and surrounding area. • We meet the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. • We need your ideas, support and knowledge DuPont Historical Society 6
DuPont Historical Society January 7, 2022 2022 Memberships are due Thank you for your support! Can pay by credit card at https://www.dupontmuseum.com/ Click on membership. Can also pay by credit card in the DuPont Museum. DuPont Historical Society 7
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