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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You are invited to attend AKCHO meetings and programs held the last Tuesday morning of each month except June and December. Meetings are conducted at one of our member locations as announced in the publication The Heritage Advisor. Please contact any of the groups listed in our member directory for information on local sites, activities, and public programs.
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| Feb 2nd, 2010 (Tue) |
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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4Culture Heritage & Preservation Funding Workshop
Heritage 4Culture announces the application period for Heritage Special Projects and Heritage Cultural Education opens mid-January with the<www.4cul posting of guidelines and applications for both programs on 4Culture’s website, www.4culture.org
The two programs share an application deadline of March 3, 2010. This is the first year that both funding programs will have online applications, which means no more printing and making multiple copies. The guidelines will include annotated examples of applications to provide step by step guidance. For further assistance, 4Culture provides in-person workshops to help applicants with the process. In 2010, Heritage is joining forces with Arts and Preservation, to take the workshops out to the field (on Wednesdays), as well as continue to provide weekly in-house sessions at 4Culture on Tuesdays. Refer to the following schedule to locate a workshop near you.
Seattle
Tuesdays, January 19th – February 23rd
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
4Culture, 101 Prefontaine Pl S, Seattle
North Bend
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
North Bend Library, 115 E 4th St, North Bend
Redmond
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Redmond Regional Library, 15990 N.E. 85th, Redmond
Shoreline
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Shoreline Historical Museum, 749 N 175 St, Shoreline
Auburn
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Building, 405 E Street NE, Auburn
Tukwila
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila |
| Feb 3rd, 2010 (Wed) |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
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4Culture Heritage & Preservation Funding Workshop
4Culture, the cultural services agency for King County, offers project funding for artists, art groups, heritage specialists, landmark property owners, arts organizations and heritage organizations. Join us for any one of these free, informal workshops to learn about our funding opportunities.
Staff members Eric Taylor, Heather Dwyer, Doreen Mitchum and Flo Lentz will answer questions about 4Culture’s funding opportunities and share their tips on how to put together a successful application. Everyone interested in arts, heritage and preservation are invited to attend.
North Bend
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
North Bend Library, 115 E 4th St, North Bend
redmond
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Redmond Regional Library, 15990 N.E. 85th, Redmond
Shoreline
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Shoreline Historical Museum, 749 N 175 St, Shoreline
Auburn
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Building, 405 E Street NE, Auburn
Tukwila
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila |
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Seattle Architecture Highlights
Seattle Architecture Foundation Tour - an encore presentation of some of downtown's most talked-about buildings. The two-hour walking tour begins at Seattle Architecture Foundation, 1333 5th Avenue, third level of the Rainier Square Atrium. Register in advance for $15 at www.seattlearchitecture.org or call 206-667-9184 with your V/MC. Day-of-tour walk-ups may register for $17 in exact change if space is available. Presented every Thursday except on holidays. |
| Feb 4th, 2010 (Thu) |
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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Wells Fargo Free First Thursday - Museum of Flight
Once a month, the Museum stays open late-and admission is free! This month the Museum will also present a free screening of the motion picture, "Amelia," starring Hilary Swank. The movie will be presented on the big screen in the William M. Allen Theater at 6:30 p.m. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Enjoy the Museum's T.A. Wilson Great Gallery, J. Elroy McCaw Personal Courage Wing, Space: Exploring the New Frontier exhibit, and the new Amelia Earhart exhibit, In Search of Amelia Earhart. Also enjoy the flight simulators and more, courtesy of Wells Fargo. Museum Store and Wings Café will also remain open for the extended hours on this night.
The Museum of Flight is located at 9404 E Marginal Way S, on Boeing Field half-way between downtown Seattle and Sea-Tac Airport. For general Museum information, please call 206-764-5720 or visit www.museumofflight.org. |
| Feb 4th, 2010 (Thu) |
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
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Eastside Heritage Center Annual Benefit Dinner
The third annual benefit dinner will include a reception and hors d
oeuvres at 6 PM, followed by dinner and a program from 7 - 8:30 PM. At the Meydenbauer Center, 11100 NE 6th Street in Bellevue. For more information contact the Eastside Heritage Center at 425-450-1049. |
| Feb 5th, 2010 (Fri) |
6:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
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Open House and Railroad Lecture - White River Valley Museum
White River Valley Museum in Auburn is a host museum for the traveling exhibit "On Track: The Railroad Photographs of Warren McGee" This program is being held in conjunction with the exhibit. For more info, visit www.wrvmuseum.org. |
| Feb 5th, 2010 (Fri) |
10:00 AM |
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Art Deco: The Roaring 20s, Northwest Style
A Seattle Architecture Foundation tour. Travel back in time to the Roaring 20s and explore lavish lobbies and architectural gems including the Exchange Building and the Seattle Tower. The two-hour walking tour beings at Seattle Architecture Foundation, 1333 5th Avenue, third level of the Rainier Square Atrium. Register in advance for $15 at www.seattlearchitecture.org or call 206-667-9184 with your V/MC. Day-of-tour walk-ups may register for $17 in exact change if space is available. Offered every Friday except on holidays. |
| Feb 6th, 2010 (Sat) |
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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Historic Franklin Town Site Tour - Black Diamond Historical Society
Back by popular demand! The Black Diamond Historical Society holds its first of this year's series of guided tours to the Historic Town Site of Franklin, WA, a town deep in the hills along the Green River Gorge, where the excellent grade of coal from the famous McKay Seam was discovered. Join us at the Black Diamond Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, WA at 12 noon to sign up, attend orientation, and obtain a parking pass. The tour leaves promptly at 1 PM and goes caravan style to the site entrance, 3 miles from the Museum, and returns to the entrance about 3 PM. You'll visit a mine shaft about 1500 feet deep, the 1885 hoist foundation among other snippets of old relics. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather - the tour goes rain or shine. Call the Museum at 360-886-2142 for additional information or visit our website www.blackdiamondmuseum.org |
| Feb 6th, 2010 (Sat) |
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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Railroad Veterans Panel Discussion - White River Valley Museum
Local and regional retirees discuss the golden age of railroading. Cost is $5 adults, $4 seniors/children and includes museum admission. Visit www.wrvmuseum.org for event information. |
| Feb 6th, 2010 (Sat) |
2:00 PM |
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African-Americans in Aerospace: A Black History Month Panel Presentation - Museum of Flight
The Museum of Flight commemorates Black History Month with a panel discussion with current Air Force and Alaska Airline pilots. Moderated by Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. Bill Holloman III (ret.), the panel will include Alaska Airlines pilot Capt. Mike Swanigan, a Kenmore, Wash. resident who currently flies 737s for the airline; Alaska Airline pilot Mike Hendricks; Lt. Col. Kimberly Scott, an Alaska Airlines pilot and U.S. Air Force Reserve C-17 pilot for the 728th Airlift Squadron; Lt. Col. Rod Lewis, commander of the C-17 squadron at McChord Air Force Base, Wash.; and Maj. Gen. Harold "Mitch" Mitchell,an Alaska Airlines and U.S. Air Force pilot who is now assigned to the Pentagon. The program will be held in the William M. Allen Theater. Panelists will be available for autographs following the presentation. Books about African American pilots and astronauts, as well as other memorabilia, will be available for purchase in the Museum Store.
The Museum of Flight is located at 9404 E Marginal Way S, on Boeing Field half-way between downtown Seattle and Sea-Tac Airport. The Museum is open daily from 10 AM - 5 PM. Admission is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors 65 and older, $10 for active military, $8 for youth 5 to 17, and free for children under 5. Group rates are available. For general Museum information, please call 206-764-5720 or visit www.museumofflight.org. |
| Feb 9th, 2010 (Tue) |
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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Guided Tour of Two Landmark First Hill Mansions
Historic Seattle and the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation present quarterly public tours of two important Seattle historic homes, the Henry H. Dearborn House (1907) and Stimson-Green Mansion (1899-1901) at Minor Avenue and Seneca Street on First Hill.
Tours provide insights into the architecture and interior design of both homes, as well as a lively look at the life and times of First Hill at the turn of the 20th century. First Hill was the location of private clubs, important religious institutions, and swank hotels. It was also the city’s premier residential enclave from the 1890s through the first decades of the 1900s; home to mayors, judges, industrialists, timber barons, and art collectors. Of the 40 or more large and prestigious homes and gardens that once graced the neighborhood, only four remain. Two of those four are closed to the public, but the residences built for H. H. Dearborn and C. D. Stimson, which now house the respective offices of Historic Seattle and the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation, afford Seattle residents an important link to their past. These tours conclude with coffee and pastries. Tour proceeds support the mission of Historic Seattle and the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation, non-profit organizations dedicated to preserving historic places in Seattle and throughout the state.
Pre-registration required and tour may be canceled if a minimum number of participants (five) has not enrolled by the Friday prior to the tour (February 5). $30 general public, $25 Historic Seattle and Washington Trust members. Register at www.historicseattle.org or call 206-622-6952. |
| Feb 9th, 2010 (Tue) |
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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4Culture Heritage & Preservation Funding Workshop
Heritage 4Culture announces the application period for Heritage Special Projects and Heritage Cultural Education opens mid-January with the<www.4cul posting of guidelines and applications for both programs on 4Culture’s website, www.4culture.org
The two programs share an application deadline of March 3, 2010. This is the first year that both funding programs will have online applications, which means no more printing and making multiple copies. The guidelines will include annotated examples of applications to provide step by step guidance. For further assistance, 4Culture provides in-person workshops to help applicants with the process. In 2010, Heritage is joining forces with Arts and Preservation, to take the workshops out to the field (on Wednesdays), as well as continue to provide weekly in-house sessions at 4Culture on Tuesdays. Refer to the following schedule to locate a workshop near you.
Seattle
Tuesdays, January 19th – February 23rd
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
4Culture, 101 Prefontaine Pl S, Seattle
North Bend
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
North Bend Library, 115 E 4th St, North Bend
Redmond
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Redmond Regional Library, 15990 N.E. 85th, Redmond
Shoreline
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Shoreline Historical Museum, 749 N 175 St, Shoreline
Auburn
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Building, 405 E Street NE, Auburn
Tukwila
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila |
| Feb 10th, 2010 (Wed) |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
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4Culture Heritage & Preservation Funding Workshop
4Culture, the cultural services agency for King County, offers project funding for artists, art groups, heritage specialists, landmark property owners, arts organizations and heritage organizations. Join us for any one of these free, informal workshops to learn about our funding opportunities.
Staff members Eric Taylor, Heather Dwyer, Doreen Mitchum and Flo Lentz will answer questions about 4Culture’s funding opportunities and share their tips on how to put together a successful application. Everyone interested in arts, heritage and preservation are invited to attend.
North Bend
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
North Bend Library, 115 E 4th St, North Bend
redmond
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Redmond Regional Library, 15990 N.E. 85th, Redmond
Shoreline
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Shoreline Historical Museum, 749 N 175 St, Shoreline
Auburn
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Building, 405 E Street NE, Auburn
Tukwila
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila |
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Seattle Architecture Highlights
Seattle Architecture Foundation Tour - an encore presentation of some of downtown's most talked-about buildings. The two-hour walking tour begins at Seattle Architecture Foundation, 1333 5th Avenue, third level of the Rainier Square Atrium. Register in advance for $15 at www.seattlearchitecture.org or call 206-667-9184 with your V/MC. Day-of-tour walk-ups may register for $17 in exact change if space is available. Presented every Thursday except on holidays. |
| Feb 12th, 2010 (Fri) |
10:00 AM |
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Art Deco: The Roaring 20s, Northwest Style
A Seattle Architecture Foundation tour. Travel back in time to the Roaring 20s and explore lavish lobbies and architectural gems including the Exchange Building and the Seattle Tower. The two-hour walking tour beings at Seattle Architecture Foundation, 1333 5th Avenue, third level of the Rainier Square Atrium. Register in advance for $15 at www.seattlearchitecture.org or call 206-667-9184 with your V/MC. Day-of-tour walk-ups may register for $17 in exact change if space is available. Offered every Friday except on holidays. |
| Feb 12th, 2010 (Fri) |
8:00 PM - 10:30 PM |
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Northwest Seaport Chantey Sing with Dan Roberts
On the Virginia V, 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle
Free! Songs of the sea are easy to learn and fun to sing. All ages
welcome. Dan Roberts will be on board as songleader to keep the music
rolling, with opportunity for anyone to lead a song or just join in the
chorus. Dan sings with his guitar, mandolin, and spoons, and will lead
songs with a Valentine’s Day theme. The historic steamship Virginia V
will be docked at the Historic Ships Wharf during the sing. Admission
free, donations accepted. Refreshments & maritime CDs for sale. Wayne
Palsson host. For more information, (206) 447-9800 or
www.nwseaport.org |
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Blue Hawaii - Center for Wooden Boats' Annual Auction
CWB's 34th annual auction and dinner celebration. Individual tickets are $100 for members and $125 for non-members. Or become a table captain host and fill a table of 10 with family and friends for $1000. Auction donations must be received by February 4 (or by January 14 if you would like your name to be included in the program). If you have any questions about the auction, auction@cwb.org or 206-382-2628. |
| Feb 13th, 2010 (Sat) -- Feb 14th, 2010 (Sun) |
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
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2010 NorthWest Scale Modelers Show - Museum of Flight
Themed "History in Miniature - From T-Rex to Star Trek," this year's show will feature a walk through world history with everything from models of dinosaurs and cavemen to sailing ships, early aircraft, vintage cars, modern tanks and futuristic space vehicles. The event displays hundreds of detailed scale model aircraft, cars, tanks and trucks and more. It is the largest model show in the Pacific Northwest. The show and is free with admission to the Museum.
The Museum of Flight is located at 9404 E Marginal Way S, on Boeing Field half-way between downtown Seattle and Sea-Tac Airport. The Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors 65 and older, $10 for active military, $8 for youth 5 to 17, and free for children under 5. Group rates are available. For general Museum information, please call 206-764-5720 or visit www.museumofflight.org. |
| Feb 13th, 2010 (Sat) |
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
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History of Girls Scouts in Redmond - Redmond Historical Society
Rose Weiss, Pat Jovag, Eileen McCoskrie, and Amo Marr will give a thumbnail sketch of the Girl Scouts program in Redmond and the unique camping program it had. The meeting takes place at The Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center Auditorium, 16600 NE 80 Street, Redmond, WA. www.redmondhistoricalsociety.org |
| Feb 13th, 2010 (Sat) |
2:00 PM |
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Panel of Pan Am pilots - Museum of Flight
A panel of Seattle-area Pan Am veterans will recall their experiences of the grand era of the flying boats--1935-1945. The panelists will discuss the history, design and operations of Pan Am's flying boats, with a focus on the icon of the age--the Boeing 314 Clipper. The program will be illustrated with dozens of rare photographs from The Museum of Flight Photo Archive. The presentation is in the William M. Allen Theater, and is free with admission to the Museum.
The Museum of Flight is located at 9404 E Marginal Way S, on Boeing Field half-way between downtown Seattle and Sea-Tac Airport. The Museum is open daily from 10 AM - 5 PM. Admission is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors 65 and older, $10 for active military, $8 for youth 5 to 17, and free for children under 5. Group rates are available. For general Museum information, please call 206-764-5720 or visit www.museumofflight.org |
| Feb 16th, 2010 (Tue) |
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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4Culture Heritage & Preservation Funding Workshop
Heritage 4Culture announces the application period for Heritage Special Projects and Heritage Cultural Education opens mid-January with the<www.4cul posting of guidelines and applications for both programs on 4Culture’s website, www.4culture.org
The two programs share an application deadline of March 3, 2010. This is the first year that both funding programs will have online applications, which means no more printing and making multiple copies. The guidelines will include annotated examples of applications to provide step by step guidance. For further assistance, 4Culture provides in-person workshops to help applicants with the process. In 2010, Heritage is joining forces with Arts and Preservation, to take the workshops out to the field (on Wednesdays), as well as continue to provide weekly in-house sessions at 4Culture on Tuesdays. Refer to the following schedule to locate a workshop near you.
Seattle
Tuesdays, January 19th – February 23rd
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
4Culture, 101 Prefontaine Pl S, Seattle
North Bend
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
North Bend Library, 115 E 4th St, North Bend
Redmond
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Redmond Regional Library, 15990 N.E. 85th, Redmond
Shoreline
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Shoreline Historical Museum, 749 N 175 St, Shoreline
Auburn
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Building, 405 E Street NE, Auburn
Tukwila
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila |
| Feb 17th, 2010 (Wed) |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
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4Culture Heritage & Preservation Funding Workshop
4Culture, the cultural services agency for King County, offers project funding for artists, art groups, heritage specialists, landmark property owners, arts organizations and heritage organizations. Join us for any one of these free, informal workshops to learn about our funding opportunities.
Staff members Eric Taylor, Heather Dwyer, Doreen Mitchum and Flo Lentz will answer questions about 4Culture’s funding opportunities and share their tips on how to put together a successful application. Everyone interested in arts, heritage and preservation are invited to attend.
North Bend
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
North Bend Library, 115 E 4th St, North Bend
redmond
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Redmond Regional Library, 15990 N.E. 85th, Redmond
Shoreline
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Shoreline Historical Museum, 749 N 175 St, Shoreline
Auburn
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Building, 405 E Street NE, Auburn
Tukwila
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila |
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Seattle Architecture Highlights
Seattle Architecture Foundation Tour - an encore presentation of some of downtown's most talked-about buildings. The two-hour walking tour begins at Seattle Architecture Foundation, 1333 5th Avenue, third level of the Rainier Square Atrium. Register in advance for $15 at www.seattlearchitecture.org or call 206-667-9184 with your V/MC. Day-of-tour walk-ups may register for $17 in exact change if space is available. Presented every Thursday except on holidays. |
| Feb 19th, 2010 (Fri) |
10:00 AM |
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Art Deco: The Roaring 20s, Northwest Style
A Seattle Architecture Foundation tour. Travel back in time to the Roaring 20s and explore lavish lobbies and architectural gems including the Exchange Building and the Seattle Tower. The two-hour walking tour beings at Seattle Architecture Foundation, 1333 5th Avenue, third level of the Rainier Square Atrium. Register in advance for $15 at www.seattlearchitecture.org or call 206-667-9184 with your V/MC. Day-of-tour walk-ups may register for $17 in exact change if space is available. Offered every Friday except on holidays. |
| Feb 20th, 2010 (Sat) |
10:00 AM |
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Grand Ridge Mine Hike
This history hike begins at 10 AM at the Issaquah Depot (50 Rainier Boulevard N) with a slide presentation. The hike covers 2-4 miles over easy to moderate terrain. Hike takes place rain or shine - please bring water and wear comfortable shoes. Sponsored by Issaquah History Museums. Advance registration is recommended. Visit www.issaquahhistory.org |
| Feb 21st, 2010 (Sun) |
2:00 PM |
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Highline Historical Society celebrates 100 years of suffrage - actress Tames Alan in "Soldiers in Petticoats"
On this 100th Anniversary of women's right to vote, learn how American women regained citizenship in their own country. With support from Humanities Washington. At SeaTac City Hall, 4800 S 188th Street in SeaTac www.highlinehistory.org |
| Feb 23rd, 2010 (Tue) |
9:30 AM |
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AKCHO Membership Meeting - Greenway National Heritage Area Study
Meeting Location: Preston Community Center
Address: 8625 310th Ave SE, Preston
Phone: (206) 205-5275
Website: www.mtsgreenway.org
Host: Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust
The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust is undertaking an 18-month National Heritage Area Study that has just gotten underway. After 20 years of collaborative efforts to connect and enhance a green corridor of forests, farms, rivers, lakes and communities, the coalition is looking at new strategies for sustaining the landscape and exploring opportunities in collaborative interpretation. The Greenway Heritage Study, guided by active participation from an array of stakeholders, will inventory the multitude of Greenway assets, document their associated threats and needs, and devise a cooperative framework for efficiently managing them.
Greenway Trust Deputy Director Doug Schindler will give a presentation describing the Greenway and the goals of the Heritage Study, including pursuing National Heritage Area designation to formalize the Greenway vision for future generations and to create an interpretive plan; and create a cooperative stewardship framework for the coalition. The Greenway Trust is particularly interested in connecting with partners for a collaborative effort to interpret the history of the Greenway.
Julie Koler, King County Historic Preservation Officer will present a brief history of the Historic Preston Community Center. The Fall City, Tolt, Snoqualmie and Issaquah Historical Societies, and the Meadowbrook Farm Preservation Association will present information on their programs and projects, including the Fall City Memory Book. Local artist Don Fels will also have information on his newest project in the Snoqualmie Valley.
For more information on the Greenway and the Greenway Heritage Study please contact Doug Schindler at (206) 382-5565 or doug.schindler@mtsgreenway.org.
Driving Directions:
The Preston Community Center is located in Preston, off the Preston-Fall City Road SE just north of I-90 (exit 22) approximately 4 miles east of Issaquah. From I-90, take exit 22 toward Preston/Fall City. Turn left at SE 82nd St. Turn right at SE High Point Way/Preston Fall City Rd SE. Continue to follow Preston Fall City Rd SE then take a slight left at 310th Ave SE. There is ample parking on-site. From Fall City, take the Preston-Fall City Road SE approximately 4 miles to 310th Ave SE. Turn right at 310th Ave SE to enter the Preston Community Center parking lot.
Public Transportation:
The Preston Community Center is served by King County METRO Route 209 from Issaquah and North Bend. For more information please call METRO at 206-553-3000 (press 0 for a live person) or visit their website Online Trip Planner which allows you to locate which bus route will get you to our location from any address within King County. |
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Seattle Architecture Highlights
Seattle Architecture Foundation Tour - an encore presentation of some of downtown's most talked-about buildings. The two-hour walking tour begins at Seattle Architecture Foundation, 1333 5th Avenue, third level of the Rainier Square Atrium. Register in advance for $15 at www.seattlearchitecture.org or call 206-667-9184 with your V/MC. Day-of-tour walk-ups may register for $17 in exact change if space is available. Presented every Thursday except on holidays. |
| Feb 26th, 2010 (Fri) |
10:00 AM |
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Art Deco: The Roaring 20s, Northwest Style
A Seattle Architecture Foundation tour. Travel back in time to the Roaring 20s and explore lavish lobbies and architectural gems including the Exchange Building and the Seattle Tower. The two-hour walking tour beings at Seattle Architecture Foundation, 1333 5th Avenue, third level of the Rainier Square Atrium. Register in advance for $15 at www.seattlearchitecture.org or call 206-667-9184 with your V/MC. Day-of-tour walk-ups may register for $17 in exact change if space is available. Offered every Friday except on holidays. |
| Feb 27th, 2010 (Sat) |
1:00 PM |
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Commemoration of the Wellington Disaster - Skykomish Historical Society
One hundred years ago next March 1 at Wellington on Stevens Pass, 96 persons perished in the greatest avalanche disaster and very nearly the greatest train disaster in American history. Wellington is 15 miles east of Skykomish. The Skykomish Historical Society is hosting a commemoration of the Wellington Disaster at Skykomish School. Featured speakers will be Gary Krist, author of the best selling book "The White Cascade," and Martin Burwash, who recently published "Vis Major," a novel told from the standpoint of the railroad workers. Bob Kelly, SHS collection manager and leading expert on Wellington consulted with both authors of these excellent books.
The event will also feature other authors and local historians as well as information and displays. SHS is connecting with relatives of Wellington victims and survivors and intends to have a display of photographs of persons who were there on that fateful day. Persons who have photos or specific information regarding people who were involved in the avalanche please bring them for display at the event or email to SHS at skykomishhistoricalsociety@yahoo.com and we will put them in the display and label appropriately. |
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