Camas-Washougal Historical Society receives $5,000 for longhouse replica

Washougal — The Camas-Washougal Historical Society was presented a check for $5,000 from the Honorable Frank L. and Arlene J. Price Foundation on Sept. 3 at the Two Rivers Heritage Museum. Kay Dalke-Sheadel, Price Foundation executive director, presented the check to Jim Cobb, president of thesociety. The grant is the second from the foundation earmarked for the Gathering Place at Washuxwal project, a Native American-inspired longhouse replica to be located on the south side of the museum. The historical society launched its Gathering Place capital fundraising campaign in fall 2017 and has raised more than $200,000 in in-kind gifts, grants and donations. Fundraising continues for the final stages of the project. which includes Native American carvings and artwork to adorn the pavilion, educational signage and landscaping. Find more information on the project and museum at www.2rhm.com.