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Remembering History in Lewis County

Seeing history today is important to visitors and residents of Lewis County. The Lewis County Historical Museum in Chehalis invites you to honor the people, ideas, and events that laid the foundation for our lives today featuring a scale model railroad exhibit showcasing the railroad history of Lewis County, a hands-on children’s area, a research library including books and records on local history, and an extensive collection of photographs and newspapers.

Also, The Veterans Memorial Museum, founded in 1995, is dedicated to the men and women who have served our nation in the armed forces, during peacetime and war. The new facility was completed in July 2005, and features a 9,000-square-foot main gallery with more than 85 displays including uniforms, artifacts, military vehicles, a

large military history library, and video recordings of veterans' stories. A 3,000-square-foot event and conference center is also available for reunions, conferences, seminars and receptions.

The Vintage Motorcycle Museum, located in the historic Hotel Washington also in Chehalis, is home to original and fully restored, pre-1916 motorcycles and an assortment of antique bicycles. This private museum’s showcases are filled with

memorabilia and historical photographs. Lewis County Centennial Businesses include Security State Bank in Chehalis and Lincoln Creek Lumber in Centralia.

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Event Calendar


May 11	Borst Home/One Room Schoolhouse Open House
May 11	Mother's Day Brunch
May 12	DeGoede's Shower of Flowers
May 12	Chamber Top 25 Scholarship Luncheon
May 13	CMS Band
May 13	Centralia B&P
May 13	CHS Band
May 14	Centralia Business & Professional
May 14	Chehalis Events
May 15	Centralia College Foundation's Professional Training Day

City of Centralia
Centralia was originally called Centerville until 1875 when George Washington, the son of a black slave, journeyed here to create a new life. By 1872, Centralia had become a primary rail center and was officially incorporated in 1892 with a population of 500. By 1920, Centralia became known as the Hub City with 44 passenger trains daily and tourists filling the 14 downtown hotels along Tower Avenue.

City of Chehalis

Chehalis was founded in 1852 by Stuart Schuyler

Saunders and was originally called Saundersville. In 1870 the name was changed to Chehalis, the Indian word meaning “shifting and shining sand.” Chehalis became the Lewis County seat in 1872. Chehalis is nicknamed The Rose City and is an accredited public rose garden from All American Rose Selections, Inc.