Fort Walla Walla Museum will host an exclusive exhibit in our rotating gallery, starting October 13th and continuing through the traditional Día de los Muertos celebration on November 3rd.

Día de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday devoted to remembering and celebrating loved ones who have passed. This multi-day festival includes honoring the deceased using marigold flowers, building home altars called ofrendas with the favorite foods and beverages of the departed, and visiting graves with these items as gifts for the deceased. The celebration is not only about honoring the dead. Giving gifts to friends such as candy sugar skulls, and sharing traditional pan de muerto with family and friends is also common.

Fort Walla Walla Museum is honored to help share this beautiful tradition. We will be displaying family altars and art made by the valley’s talented Hispanic artists. Please take the time to stop by and join us in celebrating Día de los Muertos.