Perkins House hosts social

Visitors to the Perkins House in Colfax can celebrate life in the early 1900s this weekend. The 42nd annual Perkins House Ice Cream Social will be Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.

The Snake River Six returns to extend what trombone player Wallis Friel has described as Whitman County’s longest gig.

Whitman County Historical Society hosts the social to raise money for society projects which include maintenance of the Perkins House and property.

The historical home and cabin will be open for guided tours during the social. The tours include historical facts about the Perkins family and Whitman County.

The cabin behind the house was built in 1870 and construction of the main house began in 1886.

A fashion show featuring vintage dresses in the historical society’s collection will be presented during the afternoon’s activities.

Greg Druffel will display his family’s old farming videos in the Perkins cabin on the grounds.

Four to six vintage tractors also are expected to be displayed on the grounds during the social.