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Events Calendar
AKCHO was established to encourage cooperation among historical organizations and to promote and encourage the study and preservation of the history and heritage of King County through member organizations, individual members, and the community they serve, and to support such preservation efforts through public awareness and understanding of legislative issues.
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THE HERITAGE ADVISOR
The newsletter of the Association of King County Historical Organizations
Submit your news, announcements, and calendar items. Visit our membership page and become a member today.
Category: Education
In defense of Aristotle
About 2300 years ago a couple of pretty smart Greek guys developed philosophies of being, thinking and cultural evaluation. In fact, they invented philosophy, the first inquiry of life independent of theological creeds. Their thoughts were marvelously constructed and as formulas of reasoning, have stood the test of time. However, the two great philosophies have opposing themes. When evaluating Art, Science, Social Systems or Education, you are either judging by the philosophy of Plato or Aristotle. Read the rest of this article »
Creating and funding preservation projects
Western States & Territories Preservation Assistance Service (WESTPAS)
6/12/2012
Do you want to get a preservation grant to take care of your collections? Many institutions have used grant-funded projects to enhance the level of care they can provide for their collections, and sometimes even to jumpstart their preservation programs. WESTPAS is offering a one-day workshop that will help participants identify and set priorities among collection needs. Read the rest of this article »
The Next 50: Innovation, Inspiration and Sustained Futures for Museums
Washington Museum Association
Dates: 6/13-15/2012
In conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the Century 21 World’s Fair, WMA has selected the former fairgrounds in the Seattle Center campus to host this year’s conference. In the shadow of the landmark Space Needle, conference goers will participate in interpretive walks of the historic grounds and gather for the keynote address at the Experience Music Project Museum. Read the rest of this article »
First Annual U.S. Capitol Historical Society’s student essay contest
U.S. Capitol Historical Society
Deadline: 6/15/2012
The U.S. Capitol Historical Society is hosting the first annual Student Essay Contest on the topic of “Making Democracy Work.” Students in grades 6-8 or 9-12 throughout the country can participate in the contest. Read the rest of this article »
Remembering Century 21
In the spirit of the 50th anniversary of Century 21, the Museum of History & Industry invites you to explore the memories, memorabilia, and myths of Seattle’s 1962 World’s Fair through a series of free community-wide workshops. Co-hosted by Seattle Public Library, King County Library System, and the Seattle Center Foundation, this series of workshops and seminars will teach the skills needed to discover, document, and share the fascinating history of one of Seattle’s most influential events through the use of personal experiences and collections. Read the rest of this article »
Junior curator camp
White River Valley Museum
Dates: 6/25-29/2012, 9 AM – noon
The White River Valley Museum is offering a week of fun, hands-on museum activities for kids ages 7-12 that will explore what it takes to be a curator. Kids will investigate artifacts, research collections and create their own exhibit display. Call 253-288-7439 or visit http://wrvmuseum.org/summer_camp.html for more information.
Using free online tools for historic research and interpretation
Washington State Historical Society
Date: 7/17/2012
Find out how to use on-line mapping and research resources for local history projects such as thematic walking tours, virtual markers, research sites and developing interactive applications. Read the rest of this article »
Save the date for upcoming conferences
These conferences aren’t happening until Fall, but now is a good time to get them on your calendar and start making plans: Read the rest of this article »
ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER
Heritage Advisor is published 10 times a year by the Association of King County Historical Organizations as a service to members and those who support its mission. AKCHO was established in 1977 to: encourage cooperation among historical organizations; promote and encourage the study and preservation of the history and heritage of King County through member organizations, individual members, and the community they serve; and support such preservation efforts through public awareness and understanding of legislative issues.
The Heritage Advisor welcomes submissions of news items, calendar items, and opinion columns from AKCHO members, HA subscribers, and readers. Articles are limited to 300 words and they should have a strong relevance to historic preservation and heritage issues in King County, Washington. Submission of an article does not guarantee publication. AKCHO does not pay for published submissions. All articles are subject to review by AKCHO staff. Please send your article within the body of an email (no attachments, please) to heritageadvisor@akcho.org.
AKCHO welcomes new members year round. Individual memberships are $15. Organization memberships are $35. Join more than 150 individuals and organizations supporting heritage work and historic preservation in King County. For more information and an application form, visit http://www.akcho.org/members.php.
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