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![A wall exhibit of the Secretary of State Legacy Washington: “We’re Still Here: The Resilience of Washington Tribes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730829704/puyallupk12waus/t8ktwwzrxa2ejnu2mo9f/WereStillHereTheResilienceofWashingtonTribes.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730829704/puyallupk12waus/t8ktwwzrxa2ejnu2mo9f/WereStillHereTheResilienceofWashingtonTribes.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1730829704/puyallupk12waus/t8ktwwzrxa2ejnu2mo9f/WereStillHereTheResilienceofWashingtonTribes.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730829704/puyallupk12waus/t8ktwwzrxa2ejnu2mo9f/WereStillHereTheResilienceofWashingtonTribes.png","width":1080}])
When the American West opened in the 19th century, the movement of trappers, traders and settlers threatened ancient customs
![A picture of a vesey munson art show recipient hold up their art.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715887984/puyallupk12waus/oozk3jy7q7sdw9eolhs8/veseymunson2024.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715887984/puyallupk12waus/oozk3jy7q7sdw9eolhs8/veseymunson2024.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1715887984/puyallupk12waus/oozk3jy7q7sdw9eolhs8/veseymunson2024.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715887984/puyallupk12waus/oozk3jy7q7sdw9eolhs8/veseymunson2024.png","width":1080}])
The Annual K-12 Vesey/Munson Art Show featured incredible artwork from junior high and high school students across the district was held on May 8, 2024.
![Native American masks carved by "Master Carvers"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713369109/puyallupk12waus/qj829fxy6fpyctuuomh2/TheCultureofCarving.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1713369109/puyallupk12waus/qj829fxy6fpyctuuomh2/TheCultureofCarving.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1713369109/puyallupk12waus/qj829fxy6fpyctuuomh2/TheCultureofCarving.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713369109/puyallupk12waus/qj829fxy6fpyctuuomh2/TheCultureofCarving.png","width":1080}])
The new exhibit entitled "The Culture of Carving" includes eight Native American masks carved by "Master Carvers" of British Columbia.
![An exhibit of a moose at the Karshner Museum]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1699387311/puyallupk12waus/d5mudlkvr2jgyqfwdys2/KarshnerCorner4.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1699387311/puyallupk12waus/d5mudlkvr2jgyqfwdys2/KarshnerCorner4.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1699387311/puyallupk12waus/d5mudlkvr2jgyqfwdys2/KarshnerCorner4.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1699387311/puyallupk12waus/d5mudlkvr2jgyqfwdys2/KarshnerCorner4.png","width":1080}])
This exhibit shows the history of Dr. Warner Karshner and the story of the Museum that is named for his son Paul Karshner.
Latest News
![An orange shirt with the words Volunteer with white text.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1735841918/puyallupk12waus/jz6cvdvfl8pbhvrndk9i/SeekingStudentVolunteersforKarshnerEvents.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1735841918/puyallupk12waus/jz6cvdvfl8pbhvrndk9i/SeekingStudentVolunteersforKarshnerEvents.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1735841918/puyallupk12waus/jz6cvdvfl8pbhvrndk9i/SeekingStudentVolunteersforKarshnerEvents.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1735841918/puyallupk12waus/jz6cvdvfl8pbhvrndk9i/SeekingStudentVolunteersforKarshnerEvents.png","width":1080}])
The Karshner Museum is looking for enthusiastic Puyallup School District junior high and high school students to assist with upcoming events.
![The redesgned Pioneer Room at the Karshner Museum]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734476888/puyallupk12waus/raoneowmncb7qlopeuds/WhatWasLifeLikeinPuyallup.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734476888/puyallupk12waus/raoneowmncb7qlopeuds/WhatWasLifeLikeinPuyallup.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734476888/puyallupk12waus/raoneowmncb7qlopeuds/WhatWasLifeLikeinPuyallup.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1734476888/puyallupk12waus/raoneowmncb7qlopeuds/WhatWasLifeLikeinPuyallup.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1734476888/puyallupk12waus/raoneowmncb7qlopeuds/WhatWasLifeLikeinPuyallup.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734476888/puyallupk12waus/raoneowmncb7qlopeuds/WhatWasLifeLikeinPuyallup.png","width":1792}])
Join the Karshner Museum to explore life in late-1800s Puyallup through the lens of Trappers and Traders, Pioneers, and Native Americans who called it home.
![The Karshner Museum Logo outside of the building.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729289041/puyallupk12waus/t7eo3vu0cdytc7ifiio1/KMSelectedasBestofPierceCounty.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1729289041/puyallupk12waus/t7eo3vu0cdytc7ifiio1/KMSelectedasBestofPierceCounty.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1729289041/puyallupk12waus/t7eo3vu0cdytc7ifiio1/KMSelectedasBestofPierceCounty.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729289041/puyallupk12waus/t7eo3vu0cdytc7ifiio1/KMSelectedasBestofPierceCounty.png","width":1080}])
The inaugural Best in Pierce County Awards, created by The News Tribune, received over 125,000 votes from community members across the region.