2014 Perkins Ice Cream Social could be the last

After 42 years, this could be the final Perkins House Ice Cream Social.

With just a little more than a week until the annual event the Whitman County Historical Society board recently discussed discontinuing the social and closing the Perkins House to tours because of lack of volunteers and house tour guides, according to Cheryl Kammerzell, board member.

This year’s Ice Cream Social will be next Sunday, June 29, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Perkins House. Food, including ice cream, music and house tours will be available during that time.

Kammerzell said more local house tour guides are needed to k...