...along the banks of the historic Columbia River in Kettle Falls, Washington
Kettle Falls Historical Center
Welcome to Kettle Falls Historical Center
Main Entrance Gate Sculpture by Chris Anderson
Outside History Panel
Featuring... The Fishery at Kettle Falls
Outside History Panel
Featuring... Silencing the Falls
Outside History Panel
Featuring... The Fur Trade & Hudson's Bay Company.
The Fall Exhibit
Featuring the construction of a Native American Sweat Lodge.
The Gold Rush Exhibit
Gold Fever along the Columbia.
The Summer Exhibit
Featuring Native American life during the summer season.
The Metis Exhibit
Featuring a rare hand embroidered Metis Vest.
This is the only Metis garment known to exist in our
region as well as adjoining regions of the Northwest.
Fur Trader Exhibit
Featuring a variety of animal pelts that were
commonly traded with the Hudson's Bay Company
Salmon of the Columbia River's Past
Native Salmon Species of Kettle Falls
Northwest Native American Trade
Trade Route Map
"First Salmon for Grandmother"
Created by Artists Levi Beardslee and Butch Bovan
The Winter Exhibit Mural
"Wintertime" by Native American Artist Michael Paul
We are currently Closed due to
Extensive Water Damage to our Center.
UPDATE: (as of October 31st)
Thank you to everyone for your concern, offers of help and generous donations!
We are thrilled to announce that KFHC's reconstruction phase has begun!!
We will continue to keep you updated as we move forward!!
We look forward to seeing you all again for our 2024 Season starting in May,
KFHC will once again be up and running, better than ever!
Watch for our Grand Re-Opening Celebration info on the Events page!
If possible, ANY donation, big or small will be greatly appreciated!
Click on the link below to go directly
to a KFHC "Go Fund Me" Page
or Donate here on our website,
use the PayPal Button
on our "About the Center" Page
Thank you for your support!
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