| White River Valley Museum is located in Auburn's Les Gove Park, the White River Valley Museum tells the story of South King County from the Native People, through the Settlers, and into the 20th Century. The mixing of diverse cultures is presented in a lively, evocative way. People of the past come to life with diary excerpts, artifacts and photographs. Modern visitors get a taste of the past as they walk through a pioneer cabin, sit in a one-room schoolhouse, stroll along a 1920s street and climb aboard a caboose. The museum's tours are designed to be educational, age-appropriate, participatory and fun. They bring history to life, teaching about local people and their stories. Tours focus on such important social studies topics as history, geography, civics and economics while encouraging critical thinking. Some of the permanent exhibits in the museum are Auburn Depot, c. 1920s, Japanese American Farmhouse, c. 1915 and Auburn Downtown, 1920s. |
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