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WALLA WALLA-They were separated by decades in life but have come together in a permanent exhibit at the Kirkman House Museum. A special presentation on how Adam West and Batman influenced the exhibit honoring one of Walla Walla's best-known sons will take place at the Fort Walla Walla Museum, 755 Myra Road, on Thurs., Aug. 29 at 5 p.m.

 Johnathan Grant, who often portrays Batman at various events, has loaned most of the items on display in the Adam West Exhibit at the Kirkman House Museum. He got to know West through his job at the Marcus Whitman Hotel and grew to respect and admire the actor. He has been collecting Adam West objects and memorabilia for several years.

 Rick Tuttle, who often portrays William Kirkman, has been on Kirkman House Museum board of directors for 17 of the last 18 years. He was responsible for the overall concept and construction of the exhibit.

 Together in this Museum After Hours presentation, Jonathan and Rick will talk about how Adam West and Batman influenced them to collaborate on the exhibit which follows Adam's life from early childhood to more recent guest performances on shows like Family Guy and The Big Bang Theory.

Because his portrayal of Batman is so iconic and loved, special emphasis is paid to this character. The exhibit places you in Bruce Wayne's den where you will see many high-quality screen-accurate props, experience the thrill of receiving a call on the Bat Phone, and pressing a hidden button to reveal the Bat Poles. Jonathan and Rick will talk about how the exhibit has evolved and become something you won't find anywhere else, and where it may go in the future.

This, as with all Museum After Hours presentations, is free and open to the public.

The Third Annual Adam West day will take place in Walla Walla on Setp. 21 with appearances of the Batcycle, Batcopter and Batmobile.