Visitor Information

Keller Heritage Center

On a hill north of downtown Colville is the Keller Heritage Center. The Center is located on property which was originally Lockwood Estate owned by the Kellers and later gifted to the City of Colville. Since 1975 the property has been managed by the Stevens County Historical Society. On the grounds is the Keller House which is on the national registry of Historic Places. The Keller House was built in 1910 and, after a fire, was rebuilt in April 1912. It has not been altered since that time. Many of the furnishings are original. There is an historical museum reflecting the history of the county. There is also a lookout tower, pioneer machinery, Colville's first school house, homestead and trapper's cabins, a sawmill, a mining display and a blacksmith's shop and pioneer sawmill. In the spring of 2006 construction on a Pioneer Church is scheduled to begin. This is the next step in making a pioneer village on the site. The museum contains items of historic interest, depicting the development of Stevens County. The museum is arranged to tell the story of the area in chronological order as it was developed. The timeline is as follows: geology, the Indians, the Fur Traders of Hudson's Bay Fort Colville, agriculture, religion, schools, mining, timber and lumber industry, Military Fort Colville, and Main Street Colville. Located in the museum is the Jim McMillan Research and Reference Library housing many historical documents and research materials and historic photographs. The Stevens County Historical Society offers research help in genealogy. Anyone interested in looking up their 'roots' can reach a Historian at schs@ultraplix.com. Museum hours are: daily May and September – Staff answer both E-mail and phone messages received during closed hours.

North Country Artist Trails

All studios are open July 28-30 and August 25-27. Self-guided tour from historic Colville.

Check the brochure available at the Chamber or call 509-684-3002 for a free brochure

Arts Foundation

MAKE ART A PART OF YOUR LIFE!

Join Colville Arts Foundation every second Monday of the month 3:00 p.m., at 119 W. Astor in Heritage Court. Lend your creative energy, get involved!

Ongoing art exhibits featuring local and regional artists, and creative workshops year around featuring watercolor painting, figure/life drawing, soap-making, paper-making, acting and more! If you have a creative bent, or even if you don’t--come and join us!

Mission Statement:

1. Education/Outreach: Colville Arts Foundation seeks to provide a welcoming, nurturing place for people of all ages to exchange, create, and encourage personal growth through the arts.
2. Creative: Colville Arts Foundation is a catalyst for bringing creative and artistic people in the region together to present educational arts programs and exhibits not easily accessible to rural populations.
3. Indirect and Direct Economic Impact: CAF encourages economic growth that benefits our rural population by bringing tourists to Colville who participate in the various arts-related events and workshops offered throughout the year.

Colville Arts Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit public foundation. See our website at: www.colvillearts.org for updated information on events, workshops, and art exhibits.