Morton Depot Visitor Center

10/06/2018

Join the Cowlitz River Valley Historic Society meeting on Saturday morning, October 6 at 10 am at the Interpretive Center, 194 Main Avenue in Morton and help preserve local history! This 1880 Chickering rosewood, square grand piano, one of the many treasures at the center, was made in Boston for the lounge of a sailing ship. 100 years later, the piano was rescued by George Spurlock who traveled to Seattle in a horse-drawn wagon from his log cabin home in Alder to purchase the piano for his wife, Emma, after the learned that ship was going to be dismantled. Since the wagon trail ended several miles from his home, friends and neighbors carried the piano the rest of the way. Photo courtesy of East County Journal

09/19/2018

Only two more days to the Morton Main Street Stroll! Here's the plan for this fun, family friendly event: Thursday, Sept. 20 pick up your free passport at the Morton Train Depot, 194 Main Street between 5 and 6 pm. Stroll west, then east down Main Street, getting your passport stamped by participating businesses along the way. Show your passport at the Morton Moose Lodge (side entrance, family dining room), where a $3 taco/baked potato bar will be available, to obtain free tickets for door prizes. The winning ticket for the $500, $250 and Heirloom Quilt will also be drawn! Raffle tickets are only $1 or $20 for a book of 25 tickets. To purchase raffle tickets call Cathy Kane at 360-496-1382 or drop by the East County Journal, 278 East Main Street, between 8 and 5 pm!

Only two more days to the Morton Main Street Stroll! Here's the plan for this fun, family friendly event: Thursday, Sept. 20 pick up your free passport at the Morton Train Depot, 194 Main Street between 5 and 6 pm. Stroll west, then east down Main Street, getting your passport stamped by participating businesses along the way. Show your passport at the Morton Moose Lodge (side entrance, family dining room), where a $3 taco/baked potato bar will be available, to obtain free tickets for door prizes. The winning ticket for the $500, $250 and Heirloom Quilt will also be drawn! Raffle tickets are only $1 or $20 for a book of 25 tickets. To purchase raffle tickets call Cathy Kane at 360-496-1382 or drop by the East County Journal, 278 East Main Street, between 8 and 5 pm!

08/22/2018

he August meeting of the East Lewis County Chamber of Commerce is just seven days away on Wednesday, August 29, at the Cody Café, 216 W. Main Ave. in Morton. All chamber and interested community members are cordially invited to join us for this noon lunch hour meeting. The meeting will feature a four-community business spotlight, and a round table allowing each member to give the latest information on their business or non-profit. For more information, please contact the Chamber office at 360-496-6086. "A rising tide floats all boats," Bobby Kennedy. The Morton Depot Visitor Center is sponsored by the Cowlitz River Valley Historic Society, an appreciated non- profit member of the East Lewis County Chamber of Commerce.

The August meeting of the East Lewis County Chamber of Commerce is just seven days away on Wednesday, August 29, at the Cody Café, 216 W. Main Ave. in Morton. All chamber and interested community members are cordially invited to join us for this noon lunch hour meeting. The meeting will feature a four-community business spotlight, and a round table allowing each member to give the latest information on their business or non-profit. For more information, please contact the Chamber office at 360-496-6086. "A rising tide floats all boats," Bobby Kennedy.

08/04/2016

Get ready! Get set! The Mossyrock Blueberry Festival starts this Friday, August 7 at noon. Friday's activities include: Activities for kids, food & craft vendors, beer and wine garden, a quilt show and a walking tour of Mossyrock led by Mossyrock Mayor and Morton Chamber Board Member, Tom Meade. Sign up for the walking tour, dog show and pie eating contest at the MAAL booth. Chris Gunther will perfrom from 7 to 9 pm followed by the Straight Shot Band until 11 pm. More information can be found at mossyrockfestivals.org and the Mossyrock Blueberry Festival page. Mossyrock, Washington is an appreciated member of the Morton Chamber of Commerce.

07/19/2016

Mark your calendars for the Community Picnic! All are invited to attend. The Morton Chamber will provide hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks! Just bring a covered dish (a bag of chips counts!) to share and a lawn chair and join the fun! Music by Harold Justice and the Big Bottom Drifters. Great door prizes! Face painting! Fun for the whole family! A great time to relax and enjoy our Morton and ELC community. Hope to see you there!

06/30/2016

The Morton Visitor Center, open 7 days a week from 10 am to 4 pm, is bustling! Staffed by Barbara Barton Pelham and Chamber Manager Cathy Kane, tours of the Historic Train Depot and the up and coming, Interpretive Center, are available on request. The Visitor Center also features a Discover Lewis County kiosk with information on things to do, events and lodging. Restrooms are open during office hours. Drop by for a delicious cup of coffee or tea and check out the latest maps and travel brochures. Picnic tables are also available. Donna and Amber of Olympia and Vancouver stopped by today and were delighted with the treasures found on display in the Interpretive Morton Depot Visitor Center. The Morton Visitor Center Complex is located at 194 Main Avenue and is sponsored by the Cowlitz Vallery Historic Society, an appreciated member of the Morton Chamber of Commerce.

The Morton Visitor Center, open 7 days a week from 10 am to 4 pm, is bustling! Staffed by Barbara Barton Pelham and Chamber Manager Cathy Kane, tours of the Historic Train Depot and the up and coming, Interpretive Center, are available on request. The Visitor Center also features a Discover Lewis County kiosk with information on things to do, events and lodging. Restrooms are open during office hours. Drop by for a delicious cup of coffee or tea and check out the latest maps and travel brochures. Picnic tables are also available. Donna and Amber of Olympia and Vancouver stopped by today and were delighted with the treasures found on display in the Morton Depot Visitor Center. The Morton Visitor Center Complex is located at 194 Main Avenue and is sponsored by the Cowlitz Vallery Historic Society, an appreciated member of the Morton Chamber of Commerce.

06/02/2016

The Morton Visitor Center is now open from 10 am to 4 pm, 7 days a week, through Labor Day weekend. The Visitor Center is packed full of great information for special summer trips! Always wanted to see the Historic Train Depot and the up and coming Interpretive Center? Call 360.496.8086 and schedule a complimentary tour. The Morton Visitor Center is also home to the Morton Chamber of Commerce. Chamber office hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 am to 2 pm all year long.

05/18/2016

Job Available: The Historic Society is looking for someone to mow the lawn around the Interpretive Center, 194 Main Street in Morton. Tractor and brush hog needed. Interested parties: please contact Marc Fisher 360.520.6925. Thank you!

12/25/2015

Merry Christmas from the Morton Depot Visitor Center!

12/11/2015

Enjoy the holiday spirit that prevails all over Morton this weekend! Drop by the Holiday Bazaars at the Lions Hall and the Interpretive Center and the Senior Center on Friday and Saturday. Take the kids in your life over to the Train Depot for complimentary pictures with Santa on Saturday from 10 to 1. Check out the Roxy page for information on Jingle Jury, cookies by the pound and all of the other fabulous activities! Tour our local businesses and see their stores and gift shops all dressed up for the holidays, with bargains galore. And remember that Big T will be serving up BBQ at the Lions Hall. Dine in or take out. Dine in or take out. Have a great time this weekend!

Enjoy the holiday spirit that prevails all over Morton this weekend! Drop by the Holiday Bazaars at the Lions Hall and the Interpretive Center and the Senior Center on Friday and Saturday. Take the kids in your life over to the Train Depot for complimentary pictures with Santa on Saturday from 10 to 1. Check out the Roxy page for information on Jingle Jury, cookies by the pound and all of the other fabulous activities! Tour our local businesses and see their stores and gift shops all dressed up for the holidays, with bargains galore. And remember that Big T will be serving up BBQ at the Lions Hall. Dine in or take out. Have a great time this weekend!

11/13/2015

We are busy sprucing up the Morton Train Depot for Santa's Visit during Christmas in the Mountains! Refreshments will be served to boys and girls and their families! Come and see the miniature Christmas train circling through a Christmas village. Pictures with Santa are compliments of Stanley Oil Company. This event is hosted by the CRV Historic Society and the Morton Chamber of Commerce. For more information, contact 360.496.1382.

08/07/2015

Local Friends: Want to help a great cause and enjoy a complimentary All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast with ham and your choice of coffee, tea or juice? Take an hour or two to help serve at the Morton Lion's Club Pancake Breakfast this Saturday or Sunday during the Morton Loggers Jubilee! Call 360.520.9637 to volunteer. The Pancake Breakfast will take place at the Lion's Hall in Jubilee Park from 6 am to Noon. Cost for the public is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Let's support the Lion's Club and keep Roller Skating available in Morton!