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  • Wild & Whiskey History Tour at Wild Horse Renewable Energy Center

    07/26/2026

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    This ticketed event will be put on in collaboration with the Kittitas County Historical Museum and Elk Heights Distillery. Begin your day with the Wild & Whiskey History Tour at Wild Horse, followed by a presentation at the museum on Prohibition and local moonshiners. End your tour at the Elk Heights Distillery, learning about the distilling process while enjoying a few samples. Tickets will be released this spring: Wild & Whiskey History Tour - Kittitas County Historical Museum.

    On Sunday July 26, 12 pm  to 5:30 pm, set out on a spirited afternoon exploring the places, characters, and lore that shaped Kittitas County. This special collaboration between the Kittitas County Historical Museum, Puget Sound Energy's Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility & renewable Energy Center, and Elk Heights Distillery connects sweeping landscapes, Prohibition-era history, and the craft of whiskey making today.

    The journey begin at Puget Sound Energy's Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility, where the open hills and views surrounding Whiskey Dick Mountain set the stage for legends and local lore tied to this rugged country. Here you’ll learn about the historic sites, colorful characters, and stories behind one of the region’s most unforgettable place names.

    From there, we travel to Ellensburg for a presentation and time to explore the Kittitas County historical Museum, uncovering stories from the days of moonshinin’, bootlegging, and Prohibition in our community. The afternoon concludes at Elk Heights Distillery, where you’ll learn about the craft of whiskey making before enjoying a tasting paired with appetizers. With a few more tales to share and good company all around, it’s the perfect way to close out the adventure.

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