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Come join us at the museum on December 14th from 1-3.

Drop by for holiday refreshments.

207 East Main Street

Come and join the Monroe Historical Society on November 2, 2024 for a look at ski resorts from our area. Local historians will share the history of resorts like Steven’s Pass and long forgotten ski areas like Mt. Pilchuck and Yodlin. The presentation starts a 2 pm at the Monroe Library. We hope to see you all there.

Steven’s Pass 1930’s

Save the Date

Sad to report that due to a lack of sales the bingo fundraiser set for September 28 has been cancelled. If you did purchase tickets online through Brown Paper Tickets you will be reimbursed. Thank you and sorry for the outcome.

The Haji Family Memorial Scholarship was presented to Madison Smith this year. Madison’s family has been living in the Monroe area for several generations and Madison has a deep interest in history. Congratulations Madison!!!

Our Annual Meeting will start at 3:15pm at the Monroe Library.

Come and learn about historic resorts in our area.

The picture above was of the Big Four Inn near Granite Falls.

Congratulations to Gina Jones who is the 2023 winner of the Historical Society’s annual quilt raffle.

March 18, 2023. See our news page for the details.

Join us on Saturday March 18th, 2023 for our Monroe Historical Society presentation titled Steamboats on the Snoqualmie. Local authors Steven Barker and Jack Russell will share the history and importance of steamboats on local rivers. Their new book “Steamboats on the Snoqualmie” was recently released and is the basis for their presentation. Please join us at 1:00 pm for the membership meeting. Mr. Barker and Mr. Russell will begin speaking at 1:30 pm. Followed by a Q & A session. All ages are welcome. We hope to see you at the Monroe Library.

The public, and especially members, are invited to attend an upcoming meeting and open house at the Monroe Historical Museum on Sunday, March 27, 2022. A short business meeting to elect trustees and review Society matters at 1:00 pm will be followed by an open house and tours of the old library space which is being renovated upstairs. The open house and tours will run until 3:00 pm. The museum is located at 207 E. Main St., Monroe, WA.

The Monroe Historical Society is happy to announce that the historic Shannahan Cabin will be open for visitors at this year’s Evergreen State Fair, running August 26 through September 6, 2021. Hours for the cabin are 10:30am to 8:00pm, with hosts available to greet you and answer questions.