Albert Long Museum Opening Day 2026!
- grannydalgas
- May 12
- 4 min read
The Albert Long Museum is eagerly awaiting you, our Summer Saturday visitors! We will be open Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 23rd, from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, and every Saturday this summer until Labor Day. This year we are showcasing a very special framed drawing of the 2nd Town of Entiat that was conceived and drawn by members of the Entiat Memorial Board.
The streets, businesses and homes that once were familiar to those who lived here before Rocky Reach dam was built are identified on the drawing. The stories from those grew up in Entiat reveal the charm of the town that was lost, and the faithfulness to community that remains.
We are observing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and joining other museums across the state of Washington this summer through the initiative called "Out of Many, One." Entiat Valley's forests stood uncut in 1776, while across the continent the American colonists declared their independence from Britain. The symbol of the endurance of trees and all that is ecologically connected in nature is represented in this slice of tree.
As I wrote in a previous post, in 1776, a Douglas Fir grew in a beautiful forest in the Entiat Valley. By that year, it was over 100 years old and may have reached a height of 80 to 100 feet. It grew strong and dense, with a dark center of heartwood. In 1970, the three-hundred-year-old Doug Fir was cut and brought to the Harris Mill in Ardenvoir to become lumber for homes. Laddie McQuarrie and Wayne Dwyer spent many weeks counting the growth rings and noting what events happened during this tree's lifetime.
A tree lives in a forest in an ecosystem that thrives with and because of the diverse life forms above, within and below earth.
Each element - all the myriad life forms are part of the whole. None is greater than the other. Because of this, forests have thrived through all of the vagaries of human culture, though like the Indians, their numbers have been decimated due to our actions. Humanity's future depends on many things, most importantly on the health of planet Earth.
Perhaps the writers of the Declaration of Independence considered Nature's example when they wrote, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness."
Look for the tree slice and the various dates that are listed throughout the tree's lifetime when you visit us this summer!
We are excited to share that we will be bringing some really great musical performers to the museum this summer. On Saturday, June 6, Mac Potts, nationally recognized multi-instrumentalist and vocalist from Chelan will be performing from 10 AM - 1 PM.
Last summer we had such a wonderful time with Mac and his wife Hailey and their young family of 4 bright and cheerful daughters. Mac Potts began as a child prodigy. Born totally blind, Mac stepped into the spotlight as a professional musician at 14 years old. He progressed from classical piano to jazz, blues, boogie-woogie, and rock and roll – performing solo and collaboratively across North America. Bring a chair or blanket to relax to groovy and joyful songs of summer in the park.
On Saturday, July 12, we will host Owen Barnhart from 11 AM to 1PM at the museum. Owen Barnhart is an American singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who was raised in a tiny, remote mountain town in the North Cascades of Washington state. Owen’s ancestors trace back to early homesteaders on Lake Chelan. His sets include soulful banjo and unique takes on Country Classics as well as powerful original compositions. From farms, festivals and songwriter events to wineries and charity functions, Owen performs full-time throughout the northwestern USA. His influences include Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Sturgill Simpson.
We are so very happy to be welcoming back Quail Run Bluegrass with Mike Johnson and LuAnn Price this summer on Saturday July 18, also performing from 11 AM - 1 PM.
Michael and Lu Ann are seasoned performers with decades of experience in the Washington and Oregon music scenes. Over the years, they have performed with many bluegrass bands and appeared at numerous festivals and events across the region. Their long-standing
collaboration has allowed them to develop a strong chemistry, both musically and personally.
On Saturday, August 1, we are excited to host Ally PIttsinger of Ardenvoir, WA. Ally's music is rooted in folk and Americana styles which features covers of songs by artists like Whiskey Myers, Amos Lee, and others. She performs and shares her own interpretations of popular and classic tracks. She and Jordan Pittsinger are owners of Tumbleroot Ranch, parents of daughter Scout and state on their website these three adages that we can all believe in -
"Pair patience with grit.
Hands on experience goes a long way and listen to your mentors.
A supportive community is as invaluable as a sturdy fence."
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