A little about us

The Ezra Meeker Historical Society is an IRS 501 ©(3) charitable organization which owns, maintains and operates the Meeker Mansion as a small house museum.  The building is also available for rent for suitable functions.  More about the society, its mission and the house follow.

 This year  our enchanting Mother’s Day teas will be held  on Saturday, May 12th, and Sunday, May 13th.  We will be taking reservations and pre-payment for three seatings each day:  12:30, 2:00, and 3:30–$12.00 per person.  Quickly call 253-848-1770 or email ezra@meekermansion.org to save your spot!  Mother deserves a special tea put on by the Meeker Mansion Tea Society!    

What:  Pioneer Day, a reenactment of a July 1912 public ceremony held to place a plaque on the site of the Meeker homestead in today’s Pioneer Park in Puyallup

When: 10-11 A.M. Saturday, July 7, 2012

Where:  The Rotary Bandstand, Pioneer Park, Puyallup, across Meridian Street from City Hall. 

The program Master of Ceremonies, Representative Hans Zeiger, will provide the historical context for the event, and will oversee a star cast including “Ezra Meeker,” musicians performing the songs sung at the original event in 1912, and the Daffodil princesses.

The Meeker covered wagon will be in the park, manned by volunteers from the Ezra Meeker Historical Society who will point out interesting facts about the covered wagon and the pioneer trip over the Oregon Trail.  A group of reenactors from Fort Nisqually will demonstrate pioneer games for children.

Spectators are encouraged to dress in period attire – either pioneer era or 1912.  There will be prizes for the most authentic costumes, and a special prize for a family of three or more generations dressed for the occasion.

For more information contact Joan at the Ezra Meeker Historical Society, 253- 848-1770 or ezra@meekermansion.org

Please call 253-848-1770 or email, ezra@meekermansion.org ,  to arrange for your event, tea, or private tour.