...along the banks of the historic Columbia River in Kettle Falls, Washington


Kettle Falls Historical Center


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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!



Click here for the KFHC Go Fund Me Website


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