William McBean, Ft. Walla Walla Chief Trader: Living History Presentation

For what may be the last time, Fort Walla Walla Museum invites you to learn more about William McBean through his own words.

William McBean was born in Canada around 1806 and arrived in the Walla Walla region in 1846. He became the chief trader in charge of the Hudson’s Bay Company fort at the time of the Whitman killing in 1847. He left Fort Walla Walla in 1855 during the Indian Wars and later returned to the region with his Indian wife and children. McBean continued to reside in Walla Walla and was active in assisting various Catholic institutions until his death in 1892.

McBean will be bringing his display of trade goods to share with visitors. Questions are always appreciated.

You may also like the following events from Fort Walla Walla Museum:

• This month, 25th October, 10:00 am, Doc Baker’s Railroad 150th Anniversary in Walla Walla