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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| Sep 1st, 2012 (Sat) -- Sep 3rd, 2012 (Mon) |
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Black Diamond Labor Day celebration
The Black Diamond Museum plans to be open all weekend long during the town's Labor Day festivities, which will include citizenship awards, a CoalKart Derby, a parade and a pie-baking contest. Check the website for details. www.blackdiamondlabordays.org |
| Sep 1st, 2012 (Sat) -- Sep 3rd, 2012 (Mon) |
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
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MOHAI at Youngershoot
The Youngershoot Kids Zone will be ready for play throughout the Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival, and MOHAI will be hosting a Century 21 Scavenger Hunt that will help your family explore history around the Seattle Center Campus. Entrance is FREE with admittance to the festival. Once on the Seattle Center grounds, you'll find MOHAI at the Next 50 Plaza. |
| Sep 1st, 2012 (Sat) |
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
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Century 21 Walking Tour - guided tour of the Seattle Center
Experience the cultural, architectural and historical legacies of Seattle’s 1962 World’s Fair, known as Century 21, on a 90-minute walking tour of the Seattle Center Campus. Tours are led by expert guides from MOHAI and the Seattle Architecture Foundation and meet in front of the International Fountain Pavilion (formerly the Northwest Craft Center). Tours will be offered April 26 – October 20 every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 10 a.m. and every 1st and 3rd Saturday at 11 a.m. (except Labor Day weekend).
Cost: $5 For more information contact: Julia Swan, julia.swan@seattlehistory.org or 206-324-1126. |
| Sep 5th, 2012 (Wed) |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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MOHAI Neighborhood History Tour - There Goes the Gayborhood
Guided by the Museum of History & Industry's Curt Fischer, discover how Capitol Hill supplanted Pioneer Square as the most visible place where the LGBTQ community gained ground beginning in the 1970s and on into the present.
Advance registration recommended. Cost MOHAI members $15, general public $20. (Day-of tickets subject to availability and additional $5 charge.) Tickets can be purchased online at www.seattlehistory.org or by calling 206-324-1126, ext. 65. Meet at the fountain in Cal Anderson Park, 1635 11th Avenue (near the intersection of Broadway and Howell) on Seattle's Capitol Hill. |
| Sep 6th, 2012 (Thu) |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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Dedication ceremony at Saar Pioneer Cemetery
The ceremony will include dedication of the Civil War veterans' replacement markers, new markers for nine other people laid to rest in the Cemetery (including Margaret Saar), an unmarked graves monument, a City of Kent Landmark plaque, and an E Clampus Vitus historical name plaque.
The ceremony is open to the public. Saar Pioneer Cemetery is located at S 212th Street and Highway 167 in Kent. For more information call 253-631-0630. |
| Sep 8th, 2012 (Sat) |
10:00 AM - 11:30 PM |
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MOHAI Boat Tour - Seattle Lakes
Museum of History & Industry historian Dr. Lorraine McConaghy will guide you on a historic look at Lake Washington and Lake Union while you enjoy the ride aboard Argosy's Sightseer cruise boat. Meet at Argosy Cruises Kirkland City Dock, 100 Kirkland Avenue. Free parking is available in the Peter Kirk Municipal Library garage.
Cost: $20 MOHAI members, $30 general public. Advance tickets ONLY for this tour - online at www.seattlehistory.org or by calling 206-324-1126, ext. 65. |
| Sep 8th, 2012 (Sat) |
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Redmond Historical Society meeting - History of Coal Mining
Redmond Historical Society will meet at the Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center, 16600 NE 80 Street, Redmond, WA. Steven Williams will be presenting a "History of Coal Mining." He focuses on 100 years of local coal mining. In 1888 there were 20 mules and 200 men employed here. Exporting coal to
San Francisco turned Seattle into a dominant seaport. Learn what is underneath a mountain that is older than Rainier. The program is made possible by Eastside Heritage Center. More information at www.redmondhistoricalsociety.org. |
| Sep 8th, 2012 (Sat) |
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Visit the historic cabins at West Hylebos Wetlands Park
Restored by the Historical Society of Federal Way, the historic Denny and Barker Cabins are open to the public on the second Saturday of every month throughout the summer. Come visit the cabins and then enjoy a walk through West Hylebos Wetlands Park. |
| Sep 9th, 2012 (Sun) |
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
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Old Redmond Historic Walking Tour
Redmond’s Centennial year is here. Take our guided walking tour of the historic downtown core. It is guaranteed to provide facts, figures, and fun, since historian Tom Hitzroth will be the man with the stories, gossip, and names. Did you know in whose building an alleged bordello operated? Hint: He would later become Redmond’s longest serving mayor!
Tom is expanding his guide services in honor of the Centennial, offering five downtown tours this year: May 6, May 20, June 3, June 17, and September 9. Tours run from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., beginning on the front steps of the Justice White House, 7730 Leary Way NE., at the west end of Redmond Town Center where the Saturday Market is held. A tour will not be held if it rains. He is also doing a tour of the Redmond Cemetery on July 15 and one of our haunted history on September 30. The starting place for these two has not yet been determined.
Registration is required by the Thursday before the tour. A fee of $8 per person will help fund Society research. Contact the Redmond Historical Society office at 425-885-2919, or email at info@redmondhistoricalsociety.org, or go online at redmondhistoricalsociety.org. |
| Sep 12th, 2012 (Wed) |
7:00 PM |
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The Development of Historic Preservation in King County and Des Moines
The Des Moines Historical Society welcomes Julie Koler, manager of King County's Historic Preservation program, who will present a program for the Society at the Des Moines IOOF Hall, 728 S 225th Street in Des Moines. The program will be followed by refreshments, socializing and historical displays. |
| Sep 13th, 2012 (Thu) |
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
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Century 21 Walking Tour - guided tour of the Seattle Center
Experience the cultural, architectural and historical legacies of Seattle’s 1962 World’s Fair, known as Century 21, on a 90-minute walking tour of the Seattle Center Campus. Tours are led by expert guides from MOHAI and the Seattle Architecture Foundation and meet in front of the International Fountain Pavilion (formerly the Northwest Craft Center). Tours will be offered April 26 – October 20 every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 10 a.m. and every 1st and 3rd Saturday at 11 a.m. (except Labor Day weekend).
Cost: $5 For more information contact: Julia Swan, julia.swan@seattlehistory.org or 206-324-1126. |
| Sep 13th, 2012 (Thu) |
10:30 AM |
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2012 Washington State Jewish Historical Society Annual Meeting
Please join with us for a wonderful production of Book-it Theater's "A Future Remembered: The 1962 World's Fair and Its Legacy," a historical performance about the 1962 World's Fair Century 21, adapted and directed by Annie Lareau from the book by Paula Becker and Alan Stein, with support from 4Culture. Witness the excitement of a community about to come into its own, the culturally rich and vibrant metropolis we are now. Also, congratulate the Meta Buttnick Award winner, Ruth Sassoon with a
tribute.
The program will be held at the Summit At First Hill, 1200 University Street, Seattle, WA 98101. RSVP for this event by emailing assistant@wsjhs.org or call 206-774-2277. RSVP is required if your name is not on the list, you will not be admitted. |
| Sep 13th, 2012 (Thu) |
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Tugboat Storytime - The Center for Wooden Boats
Storytime aboard the Arthur Foss (a 100-year-old tug boat) features stories about boats, kids and the sea. Geared for ages two through five, but also fun for adults! After stories, there is time to explore the boat. This is an indoor/outdoor activity, please dress accordingly.
Sponsored by The Center for Wooden Boats at Historic Ships Wharf, Lake Union Park. www.cwb.org |
| Sep 14th, 2012 (Fri) |
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
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Northwest Seaport Chantey Sing with Helen Gilbert
Free! Songs of the sea are easy to learn and fun to sing. All ages welcome. This month's get-together will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1215 Thomas Street, Seattle, WA 98109Powerful chanteywoman Helen Gilbert 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. Admission free, donations accepted. Wayne Palsson host. For more information, (206) 447-9800 or www.nwseaport.org |
| Sep 15th, 2012 (Sat) |
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Olmsted Walking Tour - Green Lake Park
Meet at the north entrance of the Green Lake Community Center for this walking tour of one of Seattle's most popular parks, originally an Olmsted design. For more information visit www.seattleolmsted.org |
| Sep 15th, 2012 (Sat) |
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
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Hops and Crops Harvest Festival - Mary Olson Farm
Organized by the White River Valley Museum and sponsored by Auburn Chevrolet. Craft Beer and Live Music Festival benefiting the continued restoration of and educational programming at the Mary Olson Farm. General Admission $7 Kids under 13 are FREE with an accompanying adult. Sampler Admission $15 21+ only, includes taster cup and 5 taster tokens. Additional taster tokens are $1 for a 4.5 oz. pour. |
| Sep 15th, 2012 (Sat) -- Sep 16th, 2012 (Sun) |
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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James and Janie Washington Foundation Open House
Enjoy music, hors d'oeuvres, and beverages in the house, studios, and gardens of the James & Janie Washington Foundation, located at 1816 26th Avenue, Seattle. Please RSVP to www.jameswashington.org |
| Sep 17th, 2012 (Mon) |
1:00 PM |
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Mercer Island Historical Society meeting - Health Care Reform
Dr. Chuck Wischman speaks on the history and development of health care reform and what it means to you. At the Mercer Island Community Center, 8236 SE 24th Street on Mercer Island. |
| Sep 19th, 2012 (Wed) |
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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UW Museology Internship Fair and AKCHO Meeting
Where: UW Tower Visitors Dining Room and Mezzanine, 4333 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle
Website: www.washington.edu/facilities/uwtower/
This event is being produced in partnership with 4Culture. Join us for a panel discussion and networking opportunity for local heritage sites and history organizations to discuss the successes, challenges and opportunities related to hosting an internship. The panel and discussion will be followed by the internship fair where host sites will have the opportunity to meet and interact with students from the University of Washington Museology Graduate Program and the Museum Studies Certificate Program. |
| Sep 20th, 2012 (Thu) |
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
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HistoryLunch 2012
This benefit for HistoryLink will celebrate the creation of Seattle’s Downtown Historic Theatre District. There will be entertainment, refreshments, mingling, and historic tours of the Paramount and its new theatre library. At noon, guests will be served a lunch catered by Tom Douglas while they are entertained by an program which will include an offering from each of the Historic Theatres.
Recommended donation $150. for more information visit www.historylink.org |
| Sep 20th, 2012 (Thu) |
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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History Café - South Lake Union
MOHAI's public historian, Dr. Lorraine McConaghy, will share stories about Lake Union and its surrounding areas, just as MOHAI prepares to open a new museum in the rapidly changing South Lake Union neighborhood. Event is FREE. At Roy Street Coffee & Tea, 700 Broadway Ave E, Seattle. |
| Sep 23rd, 2012 (Sun) |
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
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Electric Boat Day at The Center for Wooden Boats
The Center for Wooden Boats in Seattle will host an exhibition of electric-powered boats and other low impact electric technologies for recreational boaters at a special on the docks event, south end of Lake Union. |
| Sep 26th, 2012 (Wed) |
7:00 PM |
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The Art of Reading a Sami Wooden Cup
Troy Storfjell, a Sami scholar and associate professor at Pacific Lutheran University, will show how Sami wooden vessels reveal more than first meets the eye. This talk is being given in conjunction with the "Eight Seasons in Sapmi, the Land of the Sami People" exhibit currently on display at the Nordic Heritage Museum. suggested donation $5, RSVPs encouraged. The Nordic Heritage Museum is located at 3014 NW 67th Street in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle. |
| Sep 26th, 2012 (Wed) |
7:00 PM |
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The Future Remembered: Kirkland Heritage Society
A theatrical adaptation of the book of the same name that was written by Paula Becker, Alan J. Stein and the HistoryLink staff. Book-It All Over, the Education and Community Outreach Program of Book-It Repertory Theatre, performs this traveling production, which was adapted and directed by Annie Lareau. Production development and performances are supported by 4Culture, King County Lodging Tax. |
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Pullman Porter Blues - Benefit for James & Janie Washington Foundation
Support James & Janie Washington Foundation and Cultural Center by attending the Seattle Repertory Theatre's world premiere performance of Cheryl L. West's "Pullman Porter Blues." The evening begins with a Community Gala on Thursday, September 27, 2012 at Bagley Wright Theatre. Enjoy wine, food, and a silent auction at 6:30 p.m. and then see the world premiere performance of Cheryl L. West's Pullman Porter Blues!
Purchase tickets at jjwfpullmanportersblues.eventbrite.com |
| Sep 27th, 2012 (Thu) |
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
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Century 21 Walking Tour - guided tour of the Seattle Center
Experience the cultural, architectural and historical legacies of Seattle’s 1962 World’s Fair, known as Century 21, on a 90-minute walking tour of the Seattle Center Campus. Tours are led by expert guides from MOHAI and the Seattle Architecture Foundation and meet in front of the International Fountain Pavilion (formerly the Northwest Craft Center). Tours will be offered April 26 – October 20 every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 10 a.m. and every 1st and 3rd Saturday at 11 a.m. (except Labor Day weekend).
Cost: $5 For more information contact: Julia Swan, julia.swan@seattlehistory.org or 206-324-1126. |
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Smithsonian Free Museum Day
Museum Day is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian Media in which participating museums across
the country open their doors for free to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. Among the AKCHO members participating: the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum, the Log House Museum, the Museum of History & Industry at the International Fountain Pavilion, the Nordic Heritage Museum, the Renton History Museum, The Center for Wooden Baots, and the Museum of Flight.
The Museum Day ticket is available to download at www.smithsonian.com |
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Remembering Century 21 - Closing Summit
The summit will be held at the Center House on the Seattle Center campus. Presentations will demonstrate original historical research on a topic related to the Century 21 Exposition. |
| Sep 29th, 2012 (Sat) |
9:00 AM - 12:45 PM |
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National History Day workshop
National History Day in Washington State, a program of the Washington State Historical Society, is joining University of Washington Libraries in sponsoring the workshop on Saturday, 29 September, in the Suzzallo and Allen Libraries at the University of Washington. The workshop is free to participating teachers, librarians and administrators and includes three clock hours and teaching materials. Participants may register using the form at catalyst.uw.edu. |
| Sep 29th, 2012 (Sat) -- Sep 30th, 2012 (Sun) |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
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Museum of Flight Symposium - Celebrating the B-52
In honor of the B-52 bomber's 60th birthday, Stratofortress engineers, pilots, crew members and historians will present lectures and discussions about the long-lived bomber's role in war and peace. Conditions permitting, a B-52G will visit the Museum with limited availability for tours.
Saturday events include panel programs with former and current flight crew members and a B-52 test pilot. Some of the flight crew members will talk about their experiences in Operation Linebacker II during the Vietnam War.
Sunday events include a panel discussion and book signing with author Col. Jim Hoopaw, author of "Tall Tail Tales" and "Where the Buf Fellows Roamed." Hooppaw is a retired US Air Force pilot with 26 years experience in the Strategic Air Command. He flew the B-47E and B-52C, D, E, F, G and H models, and served as a pilot, instructor, Squadron Commander, and Bomb Wing Deputy Commander of Operations. Hoopaw also completed three tours during Vietnam War's Operation Arc Light.
All symposium programs are free with admission to the Museum. www.museumofflight.org |
| Sep 29th, 2012 (Sat) |
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Outlaw Days
Relive the days of the old West outlaws with “Gentleman Desperado” a new interactive theater experience by Keri Healey. The event, sponsored by 4culture’s site specific projects, takes us back to 1902 when the Olson family was held hostage by the notorious outlaw Harry Tracy. The experience takes place in vignettes throughout the Farm, allowing guests to flow at their own pace; listening, watching and interacting with all the outlaw action!
At the Mary Olson Farm, 28728 Green River Road, Auburn, 98030. $5 adult/ $3 seniors and children 12 and under. wrvmuseum.org |
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Old Redmond Haunted History Tour
Historian Tom Hitzroth conducts a haunted history tour of Redmond. Time and starting place to be determined, so stay tuned.
Registration is required by the Thursday before the tour. A fee of $8 per person will help fund Society research. Contact the Redmond Historical Society office at 425-885-2919, or email at info@redmondhistoricalsociety.org, or go online at redmondhistoricalsociety.org. |
| Sep 30th, 2012 (Sun) |
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Outlaw Days
Relive the days of the old West outlaws with “Gentleman Desperado” a new interactive theater experience by Keri Healey. The event, sponsored by 4culture’s site specific projects, takes us back to 1902 when the Olson family was held hostage by the notorious outlaw Harry Tracy. The experience takes place in vignettes throughout the Farm, allowing guests to flow at their own pace; listening, watching and interacting with all the outlaw action!
At the Mary Olson Farm, 28728 Green River Road, Auburn, 98030. $5 adult/ $3 seniors and children 12 and under. wrvmuseum.org |
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