fRIDAY NIGHT
MAY 28TH
6PM
- BE A PART OF LOCAL HISTORY -
JOIN US AT OUR 2026 GALA FUNDRAISER
FOR THE NEW HERITAGE CENTER
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Coach Mike Huard
as Emcee
Salmon Bake
by the Puyallup Tribe
FEATURING
AND
PIONEER PARK PAVILION
330 So Meridian, Puyallup
SUGGESTED ATTIRE:
Viking, PHS, and Seahawk
Team Sports Jerseys
MEEKER LEGACY LIVES ON
Our annual Gala showcases the enduring legacy of Ezra Meeker: nationally renowned pioneer, Hop King, philanthropist, and founder of the historic Meeker Mansion.
From salmon bakes, to naming the City Puyallup, to 20th century football championships, Puyallup's cultural heritage spans centuries. The Puyallup Historical Society continues to provide opportunities for the community to celebrate our valley heritage.
ABOUT THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
With a goal of $35 million to design and build the Heritage Center and acquire adjacent parcels, the facility will create bold new spaces on the Meeker Mansion grounds to:
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Generate sustainable, diversified revenue streams
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Support long-term preservation and maintenance of Meeker Mansion and the Heritage Center
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Create jobs and drive economic revitalization in downtown Puyallup's CBD at 3rd and Meeker Ave
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Create an iconic architectural landmark to celebrate the region’s rich hops history and agricultural roots
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Serve as a center for education, tourism, and cultural heritage programming
Total funds raised to date: $1,750,000
Groundbreaking in 2027
Ezra brokered the hops that built this Valley.
Let's celebrate our heritage and build it's future.
FUN AT THE GALA
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Cultural Salmon Bake provided by the Puyallup Tribe
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Craft beer and hard cider from regional brewers like Power House Brewery, Cockrell Ciders, and more
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Puyallup Tribe cultural salmon bake presentation
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Spirit-filled recollections of PHS Viking Championship legacies with Coach Huard
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Souvenir pint glasses with Ezra's vintage hops logo
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Heritage Center Capital Campaign update
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Meet Meeker descendants
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Meet Meeker biographer, Dennis Larsen
GET INVOLVED
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Become a Sponsor | click here for more details
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Volunteer at the Gala | email volunteer@meekermansion.org
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Join the Capital Campaign Committee
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email ezra@meekermansion.org
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Make a Founding Gift today
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For more information about Founding Gift opportunities available, email ezra@meekermansion.org or call (253) 719-3810
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