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About Tri-Cities Historical Museum

Mission 

Our Purpose

Creating Connections to Tri-Cities History

Vision

How We See The Future

A community that values its past.

The Tri-Cities Historical Museum does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, visitors, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors.

Values

What's Important

Inclusiveness

With thoughtful exhibition and programming strategies, we strive for an authentic interpretation of our community, past and present.

Adaptability

We encourage innovative practices. This ensures the relevant and qualitative impact of the museum now, and its expansion into the future.

Stewardship

We are caretakers of the assets entrusted to us through continuous education, promoting expertise, fiscal
responsibility, and the implementation of best practices.

Wonder

We cultivate curiosity. We value an inquisitive and fun environment as we engage guests in a memorable experience.

TCHM Staff

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Erica Layton

Executive Director

elayton@tchmuseum.org

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Ellen Paulin

Education Curator

epaulin@tchmuseum.org

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Jared Yax

Collections Curator

jyax@tchmuseum.org

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Kate Crosby

Exhibits Curator + Facilities Manager

kcrosby@tchmuseum.org

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Joshua  D. Simon

Assistant Curator of Exhibits + Collections Manager

jsimon@tchmuseum.org

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Jayme Wilson

Operations + Events Manager

jwilson@tchmuseum.org

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Elisa Hopper

Development Director

ehopper@tchmuseum.org

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Emily Diller

Volunteer + Community Engagement Coordinator

ediller@tchmuseum.org

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Amber Chaffee

Registrar

achaffee@tchmuseum.org

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Judy Belkofer

Guest Services

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Zachery Davis

Guest Services

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Elizabeth Sherman

Guest Services

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Jasper Little

Guest Services 

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Tri-Cities Board of Directors

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Jeanette Weiden

Board President 

board@tchmuseum.org

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Robert Mann

Vice President 

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Thomas Puleo

Treasurer

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Annie Baker

Secretary

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Wendy Knoth

Member

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Roger Bergman

Member

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Paul Miller

Member

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Joan Moser Kuiper 

Member

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Chad Fisk

Member

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Duane Leet

Member

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