Pssst: the word is FortWallaWallaMuseum!

We keep track of all sorts of statistics in Museum Land, including where our visitors happened to hear about Fort Walla Walla Museum. We do this in a friendly, conversational way: nobody comes here to fill out a survey. Such things as AAA guide books, our strategically web site, news items or ads fill up a lengthy list, but far and away the leading source is the designation we call "friends/word of mouth."

I proved that myself last weekend. Not only do I work here, but my wife and I are members. When we receive out-of-town visitors, we take 'em to the Museum. Because of our membership at good ol' FWWM, we are also entiteld to visit Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, the museum of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

We had a blast; this was an old college buddy, so we reminisced about 'back in the day,' took in a few wineries, ate some great food in some great restaurants (which you can find on the reverse side of our Museum map of the grounds), and took in the museums. While we enjoy the wineries on occasion, I find that tasting wine before noon a bit tough to do, and after a few of them, I've had enough ... time for more substantial entertainment; in Walla Walla, that means the Museum.

Next time you have guests in town, take in all there is to do, but don't forget to bring those folks out to Fort Walla Walla Museum. It's a memorable experience for all involved!

Construction continues full bore as nice weather comes into the picture. Yesterday the crew installed the roofing insulation and particle board top layer (before the final roofing). Today I noticed that the windows have glass, the parking lot is smooth and flat (awaiting paving, maybe tomorrow), and that interior work has moved along quite a bit.

Today's pics include my pal Artie at the Territorial Prison cell, a view of the parking lot, and a couple of interior photos. Full speed ahead!