LT-2018-024-Kittitas County Historical Society, INC.

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Collaboration * Throughout the year, the KCHM hosts special exhibits, programs, and events to promote the topic of a particular exhibit. We work with local businesses and other non -profits to co -market these events which increase exposure for both parties. In the past and present, we have sought assistance with the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce, which has been beneficial. Through co -sponsoring events, having a booth, etc., we have increased our presence at events throughout Kittitas County. We expect to expand our community presence in 2018. We partner with organizations to provide exhibits, information, or provide involvement that helps to enhance community events. A few of those are: Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering: An exhibit on cowboy culture plus venue location and walking tour; Jazz in the Valley: Exhibit on local music history plus a children's craft activity; Cruisin' for Hospice Car Show. Provide antique cars for display; Ellensburg Rodeo/Kittitas County Fair: Exhibit on event history and provide historical photos and information for display at the event; Moments to Remember: An annual exhibit that focuses on an aspect of local nostalgia; and Puget Sound Energy Wild Horse Wind Farm: Items loaned for annual display and partnership for the annual Ellensburg Rodeo Parade. Walking Tours: Partnership with Gallery One Visual Arts Center, Ellensburg Downtown Association, Haunting Ellensburg, and more, to provide themed walking tours in and around Ellensburg. We also serve as a resource for historical artifacts, photographs, and information for events such as the Haunting Ellensburg annual haunted house, the Like to Bike festival, new businesses, the Barn Quilts of Kittitas County group, and more. We also partner with other organizations through our exhibits and programming, such as the Roslyn Museum, the Northern Kittitas County Historical Society (Carpenter House Museum and Cle Elum Telephone Museum), Thorp Mill, the Cascade Association of Museums and History, and other local and regional events. Our annual Lecture Series is made possible through collaboration with the Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau and potential partnerships with a number of local and regional groups, such as Central Washington University, the Mountains to Sound Greenway, and more. 2500 character lint 51 Future Plans Please explain what plans exist to allow this project to become self-sustaining. Include any plans for ticket sales, event sponsors, and other cost -recovery models.