Since 1977 the Association of King County Historical Organizations (AKCHO) has been the leading proponent and forum for addressing heritage issues at our local and county levels.

AKCHO HISTORY

AKCHO was incorporated in 1977 as a forum available to all who work in the world of heritage preservation, guided and nurtured by now experienced old hands. King County's Preservation Office was established in 1978, with a focus on survey and rehabilitation of the many graceful architectural treasures of the county. Volunteers, preservation professionals, developers, and communities took new pride in the heritage landscape and many new community heritage groups found homes in the lovely mansions, depots, churches, public halls, and commercial buildings rescued from an uncertain future.

Now over 73 organizations strong, with the added support of 74 individual members, AKCHO continues to provide a meeting place of ideas and a forum for the issues that confront museums and heritage groups. More than stewards of the past, AKCHO's members are a vibrant group assuring a place for preservation in the future. AKCHO will continue to facilitate the communication, professional standards, and funding of heritage groups.

AKCHO OBJECTIVES

• To coordinate local historical and heritage organizations for mutual assistance.
• To establish and promote minimum standards for the organization and operation of historical organizations
• To promote public access to history and heritage resources in King County through the documentation, collection, preservation, exhibition and interpretation activities of its member organizations
• To assist in the development of public policy favorable to King County history and heritage at the county, municipal and state levels of government.
• To stimulate public awareness of and involvement in King County history and heritage activities