History Stories

The events to know in our history, as well as stories of life in our district.

Wheat Harvest the Old Way

harvesters on combine

A Tale of Two Steals; When Cheney Was the County Seat

Newspaper men argue the county seat vote

Becoming Cheney; How Settlers Came Here

wagon road Omaha to Kelton

County Jail in Cheney

Cheney’s County Courthouse

Winter Camp of Spokane Indians

Spokane man
Gerald can't find any more archives!
Cheney Historical Museum main logo in green.

We are passionate about sharing & preserving our local history. You make it possible! Every dollar goes to funding research, preserving our history, and most importantly, sharing those stories with you, at the museum & beyond its walls. We are operated completely by volunteers and through your donations. We receive no government funding. Whatever you give, you are awesome and you make a difference to us.