Virtual Tour of our Basement

click for videos Join Curator Faith as she introduces us to little known items in our collection. Medical devices, cooking utensils, clothing and interesting artifacts from our vault. check back often – new videos posted daily
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Museum Re-opening June 2

After being closed to the public since March, we are looking forward to re-opening on Tuesday, June 2. We will be open Tuesday through Friday from 9-5 pm. Saturdays will remain closed for the immediate future. During this time “off”, we have been upgrading our exhibits, our facilities and ensuring that YOU have a interesting
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Pioneer Exhibit Opening

Our Pioneer Memorial Gallery is now open. Come experience the history of Washington County – early fur traders and Mormon pioneers, the building of towns, businesses and farms. Experience the stories of our earliest pioneers and homesteaders, and see the transition from horse power to nuclear power.
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2020 Historic Picture Calendar: “It Wasn’t All Work!”

Entertainment and off-hours activities of early Washington County Once again we are partnering with the Blair Historic Preservation Alliance to produce a beautiful keepsake calendar featuring images and stories from Washington County’s past.  This years calendar features images and stories of the off-hours – summertime activities, civic organizations, pleasures and pastimes of yesteryear. This calendar
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Books for Sale on Washington County History

Now Available This hard-cover coffee table set consists of two volumes on the history of Blair.  Volume I (375 pages) features the history of the downtown buildings on Washington Street. Volume II (406 pages) chronicles the development of the town – railroads, fire department, churches, schools and more. Two volume set: $150   Can be
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