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  1. The 'Contraband' Migration to Walla Walla

    Newly freed enslaved people from the South arrive in the territory, facing economic exploitation and virulent local racism.

    Oct 21, 1864Walla Walla StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyExclusion & Resistance

  2. A Daring Prison Break Nearly Becomes a Tragedy

    A Walla Walla prisoner’s attempt to squeeze through a barred window leaves him trapped and nearly hanging by his own neck.

    Dec 2, 1864Walla Walla StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyTrue Crime

  3. The Walla Walla Valley Boom of 1864

    As Civil War refugees flood the territory, Walla Walla sees an influx of skilled professionals and families looking to trade conflict for a fresh start.

    Sep 2, 1864Walla Walla StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyBoom & Bust

  4. The Walla Walla Jockey Club Faces a Quiet Track

    Fall races opened with limited turnout and drama as horse owners boycotted the track, protesting rules they felt favored the establishment.

    Nov 4, 1864Walla Walla StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyNightlife

  5. A Plea for Better Schoolhouses

    Walla Walla’s school superintendent warns that log-cabin schools are a poor substitute for real investment in public education.

    Dec 30, 1864Walla Walla StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall

  6. Main Street Shootout in Walla Walla

    A Saturday afternoon dispute between two men leaves one with a shattered arm and the city looking for a new dueling ground.

    Oct 7, 1864Walla Walla StatesmanMain Street, Walla Walla, Walla Walla CountyTrue Crime

  7. The Masonic Ball Breaks the Social Ice

    Walla Walla’s high-society gathering abandons the stiff formality of the coast for a rare night of genuine local connection.

    Nov 18, 1864Walla Walla StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla County

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