At The Enumclaw Museum

Photograph collections--over 2000 cataloged of 1880's forward--historical and contemporary varied subjects include local communities, residences, businesses, lumbering, railroads, creamery, mills, etc.  Reproductions made through the museum for a small fee.

Over 80 pioneer oral history transcripts recorded in the 1970's for reading, or copying for a small fee.

Catalogs of newspaper clippings, 1930 (and earlier) to present, all indexed by names and subject and original publication date & source.  Catalogs include:  Births, Weddings, Family History, Anniversaries, Obituaries, Local History, Business History, Homes and Buildings, School-Related, and more.

We also have a collection that features artifacts and memorabilia on display at the museum representing the area's rich history.  Several physical objects, including beautifully colored calendars, hand-made quilts, phone directories and the memorandum book of Enumclaw founder Frank Stevenson, showcase the early life of the town and its citizens. 

The Society continuously accepts historical donations, and also interpets, exhibits, and preserves memorabilia of the Plateau (and to a lesser extent, the Pacific Northwest), while assisting researchers for the benefit of the general public, schools, and other organizations.


Educational Programs

Three hands-on "education kits" were created for use by schools and other groups regarding Enumclaw and Washington State history. A curriculum was created by teachers from the local school district. One of these kits is open and available for viewing and hands-on inspection by the public. No fee is yet levied for a 30 day group loan.

Washington Rural Heritage

Washington Rural Heritage is a collaborative digitization program headquartered at the Washington State Library.

The project brings together unique local history materials from libraries, museums, and private collections of citizens across Washington State.

To learn more, go to the interactive site:  www.washingtonruralheritage.org

Pioneer Collection

The Enumclaw museum is the new home for the pioneer collection that has been housed at the Enumclaw library. Included are hundreds of photographs, papers, books and artifacts, along with display cases. A large part of the collection was donated by the Schlotfeldt family in 1963, but other families and individuals have contributed through the years.

The collection was an integral part of the discussion when Enumclaw voters agreed that the city-owned library should be annexed into the King County Library System. Assurances were made that the historic collection would remain with the city and not become county property.

Early Enumclaw Photos