Event Name:
Our Stories: Stories Behind the Uniform |
Location:
Museum Campus |
Event Date:
Saturday, 10/11/2025 |
Event Time:
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Duration:
4 hours |
Our Stories: Stories Behind the Uniform
Saturday, October 11, 2025
11-3 pm, MAC Campus
Cost: Museum admission and activities are FREE
About the program
Celebrate the stories that shape Spokane's history and community. Our Stories is an engaging and educational program designed to celebrate the rich tapestry of communities in our region. The MAC collaborates with members from the highlighted community to create a fun and memorable day of activities for all ages and interest levels.
Our Stories: Stories Behind the Uniform
Every veteran has a story to tell! On October 11th, join us at the MAC to celebrate, honor, and learn from our local veterans. Experience Spokane's rich history from the perspective of our military veterans. We'll have activities for all ages, plus free admission to the museum!
Enjoy music, food, and family art activities on the MAC's outdoor plaza.
Explore Campbell House and examine historic photos, diaries, letters, documents, and objects from the MAC's archives and collections while learning about Spokane veterans who served in the Civil War through WWII. Find out from our archivists how you can research the MAC's vast military photo and documents collections.
Speak with veterans about their military experiences while enjoying artwork they created.
Visit community booths featuring veteran organizations. Find out how you can get involved.
If you have any questions about this program, please contact Education@northwestmuseum.org.
Image Credit: Joel E. Ferris Research Archives L87-1.19716 World War I Veterans at Spokane's Armory Building in 1921