The Northern Kittitas County Historical Society (NKCHS) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to further the preservation and dissemination of Northern Kittitas County history by such means deemed appropriate by its Board of Directors, including cooperation with other societies and organizations with like interests and goals. Founded in 1966, NKCHS is dedicated to increasing awareness of local history and its future impact on our community. Our properties include the Carpenter House Museum and the Telephone Museum.
The NKC Historical Society meets bi-monthly on the third Thursday of the month, at 1:00pm, on Zoom or at the Carpenter Museum.
Since 2000, the NKC Historical Society has maintained an agreement with the High Country Artists association (HCA) to maintain and operate the Carpenter House Museum. In addition, HCA organizes workshops and classes, as well as exhibits their art at the Museum. High Country Artists is a non-profit cooperative organization formed to create, share and foster art in the community. Members display their art at the Carpenter House Museum on a rotating basis. HCA holds monthly business meetings the first Friday of each month at 1:00pm on Zoom or at the Carpenter House.
Northern Kittitas County Historical Society (NKCHS) 