White Pass Country Museum

09/01/2026

Labor Day Weekend is just a few days away! 🎉

The Packwood Schoolhouse is a great place to park your car while you explore the flea market and enjoy everything Labor Day Weekend has to offer.

Parking proceeds benefit participating White Pass School District clubs and The Schoolhouse.
Thank you for supporting our local community!

09/01/2026

Pack String 1944
Who remembers Lost Lake Lookout?
We'd love to hear your stories! If you have memories, family stories, photos or information about Lost Lake Lookout, share with us in the comments.

08/30/2026

We hope to see you at Packtoberfest Wiener Walk
September 19 starting at 10am at the Packwood Schoolhouse.
12990 US Hwy 12, Packwood.

08/28/2026

Meet the Board
Today we are highlighting Mindy Brooks!!
The Packwood Schoolhouse Events Center and Museum is made possible by the people who give their time, energy and passion to our community.

08/26/2026

Meeting tonight at the Packwood Schoolhouse about the Grove of the Patriarchs Bridge and Trail in Mt. Rainier National Park.

Have questions about the future of the Grove of the Patriarchs Bridge & Trail? Join Mount Rainier National Park tonight for a public open house to learn more about the proposed bridge replacement and trail restoration project.

📍 White Pass Country Museum — Packwood Schoolhouse
🗓️ Tonight, Wednesday, August 26
⏰ 5–7 PM
📌 12990 U.S. Highway 12, Packwood

The open house will include project information, engineering renderings, timelines, environmental stewardship plans, and an opportunity for the public to ask questions.

The original Grove of the Patriarchs suspension bridge was closed and removed following severe flood damage in 2021. The proposed replacement bridge is planned to span approximately 215 feet, with construction anticipated to begin in 2028 and the trail and bridge projected to reopen in 2029.

08/26/2026

Mount Rainier National Park to Host Open Houses on the Grove of the Patriarchs Bridge & Trail Replacement Project
News Release: https://go.nps.gov/skm9bz

Mount Rainier National Park, in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration’s Western Federal Lands Highway Division, is inviting the public to learn about plans to replace the historic Grove of the Patriarchs suspension bridge and restore trail access to the ancient old-growth forest loop.

The original suspension bridge, constructed in 1961, was permanently closed and removed following severe flood damage and heavy river drift in November 2021. To ensure long-term resilience against extreme weather, park engineers and specialists are designing a new, relocated suspension bridge spanning approximately 215 feet—about double the length of the original structure—elevated 30 to 35 feet above the riverbed.

The park will host two public open houses to share engineering renderings, project timelines, and environmental stewardship plans, as well as respond to public questions:

- In-Person Public Open House: 5 pm to 7 pm on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. White Pass Country Museum located at 12990 U.S. Highway 12, Packwood, WA, 98361.

- Virtual Public Meeting: 6 pm to 7 pm on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. At the following webpage click on the "Meeting Notices" link under the Project Links sidebar for the webinar link: https://parkplanning.nps.gov/GroveOfThePatriarchsBridgeAndTrail

The proposed design incorporates crucial natural resource protections, including specialized construction techniques like highline cable delivery to protect delicate tree roots, and careful scheduling to safeguard threatened species such as the Northern Spotted Owl and Marbled Murrelet.

Trail and bridge construction is planned to begin in 2028. The bridge and trail are projected to open to the public in 2029.

For more information on the in-person open house, to view the interactive GIS Storymap, or to access the upcoming online public meeting link, please visit: https://parkplanning.nps.gov/GroveOfThePatriarchsBridgeAndTrail

08/21/2026

Come Join us!!!
The Packwood Schoolhouse will be hosting the In-Person Public Open House: 5 pm to 7 pm on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026.
Location : White Pass Country Museum located at 12990 U.S. Highway 12, Packwood, WA, 98361.

Mount Rainier National Park to Host Open Houses on the Grove of the Patriarchs Bridge & Trail Replacement Project
News Release: https://go.nps.gov/skm9bz

Mount Rainier National Park, in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration’s Western Federal Lands Highway Division, is inviting the public to learn about plans to replace the historic Grove of the Patriarchs suspension bridge and restore trail access to the ancient old-growth forest loop.

The original suspension bridge, constructed in 1961, was permanently closed and removed following severe flood damage and heavy river drift in November 2021. To ensure long-term resilience against extreme weather, park engineers and specialists are designing a new, relocated suspension bridge spanning approximately 215 feet—about double the length of the original structure—elevated 30 to 35 feet above the riverbed.

The park will host two public open houses to share engineering renderings, project timelines, and environmental stewardship plans, as well as respond to public questions:

- In-Person Public Open House: 5 pm to 7 pm on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. White Pass Country Museum located at 12990 U.S. Highway 12, Packwood, WA, 98361.

- Virtual Public Meeting: 6 pm to 7 pm on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. At the following webpage click on the "Meeting Notices" link under the Project Links sidebar for the webinar link: https://parkplanning.nps.gov/GroveOfThePatriarchsBridgeAndTrail

The proposed design incorporates crucial natural resource protections, including specialized construction techniques like highline cable delivery to protect delicate tree roots, and careful scheduling to safeguard threatened species such as the Northern Spotted Owl and Marbled Murrelet.

Trail and bridge construction is planned to begin in 2028. The bridge and trail are projected to open to the public in 2029.

For more information on the in-person open house, to view the interactive GIS Storymap, or to access the upcoming online public meeting link, please visit: https://parkplanning.nps.gov/GroveOfThePatriarchsBridgeAndTrail

08/17/2026

A look back at the Packwood Lumber Mill.
An important part of our community’s history and the people who helped shape Packwood.

Did you or someone in your family work at the mill? We’d love to hear your stories, memories, or see your old photos in the comments

08/12/2026

We love seeing families explore our Resource Library and discover the history, stories, and people that helped shape Packwood and the surrounding area.