![]() ![]() The Society provides a History Treasure Box curriculum for the Tahoma School District third graders. The Gibbon-Mezzavilla General Store and the Fire Engine Museum are open the first Saturday of each month from 10:00am to 2:00pm or by appointment. In addition to the Howard Cooper, there are displays depicting the early years of the Fire District. The Fire Engine museum houses the restored 1926 Howard Cooper Fire Engine which was the original Fire Engine used by Fire District 43 Volunteers. The Gibbon-Mezzavilla General Store is the restored original store of the Greater Maple Valley area that was frequented by early residents. The two museums are located next to the Maple Valley Community Center in the heart of the City of Maple Valley and are the Gibbon-Mezzavilla General Store and the Fire Engine museum. The Society has a paid membership of over 300 people and organizations. The goals of the organization are to teach people about the history of the Greater Maple Valley area, provide a means for people to do research on their heritage, and to showcase the history of the area through maintaining two (2) museums with displays of the past and a storage building for overflow items. The organization is an all-volunteer organization formed over 35 years ago. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.The Maple Valley Historical Society is an Incorporated Organization within the State of Washington and is classified as a 501-C(3) organization by the Internal Revenue Service of the Federal Government. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Note: In April, the average maximum UV index of 3 translate into the following recommendations: A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person. UV indexIn April, the average daily maximum UV index in Maple Valley is 3. SunshineIn April, the average sunshine in Maple Valley is 7.5h. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:17 pm PDT. On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. DaylightIn April, the average length of the day is 13h and 40min. In Maple Valley, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.7 days and aggregates up to 11.5" (292mm) of snow. During 1.1 snowfall days, Maple Valley aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow. April is the last month it regularly snows. SnowfallMonths with snowfall in Maple Valley are January through April, November and December. Throughout the year, there are 182.4 rainfall days, and 36.77" (934mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Rainfall In Maple Valley, in April, it is raining for 18.5 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation. ![]() HumidityIn April, the average relative humidity in Maple Valley is 82%. In April, the average low-temperature is 36.7☏ (2.6☌). TemperatureIn April, the average high-temperature slightly increases from a chilly 47.8☏ (8.8☌) in March to a fresh 53.2☏ (11.8☌). April is a fresh spring month in Maple Valley, Washington, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.2☏ (11.8☌) and 36.7☏ (2.6☌). ![]()
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