The Mountain Was Out exhibition explores our relationship with Mount Rainier [cid:image001.png@01DB14EF.DD891750] Tacoma, WA – A new exhibition titled The Mountain Was Out will be on view at the Washington State History Museum from October 19, 2024, to February 16, 2025. Even on cloudy days, Mount Rainier's rugged 14,410-foot peak sparks our imaginations, and our hearts skip a beat when we're lucky enough to see its sunny glacial gleam. This breathtaking icon is one of the state's most beloved landmarks. Known to the Puyallup people as təqʷuʔmaʔ, the most dominant topographic feature in our region is their traditional and ancestral land, as well as that of the Cowlitz, Muckleshoot, Nisqually, Squaxin Island, and Yakama tribes. "Mount Rainier is one of the many things that makes Washington so special," said museum director Jennifer Kilmer. "It is just as majestic today as the first time I saw it. It evokes a strong sense of wonder every time we get to see it." This exhibition will focus on our human connections with Mount Rainier. 2024 marks its 125th anniversary as a national park, and it continues to attract millions of tourists, climbers, and nature lovers to its snowy slopes every year. The exhibition will explore the history of mountaineering and recreation through artwork, photographs, promotional materials, mountaineering gear, and souvenirs. It will also feature pieces from the Washington State Historical Society's notable Rainier Beer collection, including an original "Wild Rainier" costume from the legendary television commercials. The public is invited to attend a special Autumn Exhibition Reception<https://www.washingtonhistory.org/event/autumn-exhibition-reception/> on Sunday, October 20, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at the Washington State History Museum. This reception will showcase four new exhibitions: The Mountain Was Out, What is Native Art? Eugene Landry and the Creative Spirit, MAKERS ON THE TIDE: The Willits Brothers and Their Handcrafted Canoes, and Collections Selections: A Parachute from the D.B. Cooper Investigation with insight from curators and light refreshments. For more information about The Mountain Was Out and other offerings, please visit washingtonhistory.org<http://washingtonhistory.org/>. Derek Bradfield Nguyen Director of Marketing & Communications He/Him Washington State Historical Society 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402 253-317-1273 Become a member! WashingtonHistory.org [signature_1129606327]<https://www.facebook.com/historymuseum>[signature_4214070740]<https://twitter.com/HistoryMuseum>[signature_314484946]<https://www.instagram.com/washingtonhistory/>[signature_2167450448]<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZRXAl-JqixtE7toeX4BTrg/videos?view_as=subscriber>