The Washington State Historical Society is home to the Washington State History Museum and Research Center in Tacoma. Explore how history connects us all.
Tacoma, WA
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Join us for an unforgettable 'History After Hours' exploring the awe-inspiring Mount Rainier on Jan 7! Mount Rainier’s first Composer in Residence, Stephen Lias, will guide you through a composition, translating the mountain into music. bit.ly/3YgL7fS
'Family Saturdays – Storytime' continues this Saturday Dec 7! Join us for a playful adventure! We’ll read We All Play by Julie Flett, explore the History Lab to see how kids have played through the ages, and create your own movement sculpture to take home! bit.ly/4ec7LMt
Save 15% on standard membership levels with promo code HISTORY! Members receive unlimited free admission to the History Museum, a subscription to COLUMBIA Magazine, and special access to behind-the-scenes events – join or gift a membership today! bit.ly/3fdieOG
All aboard! The 28th Annual Model Train Festival rolls into town Dec. 20, 2024 – Jan. 1, 2025 (closed Dec. 24–25). The museum will come alive with trains of all kinds! Fun for the whole family, with toy trains, Legos, and more! Included with admission: bit.ly/47L0amv
ALT Model Train Festival Dec 20 - Jan 1, 2025
ALT Children enjoying Model Train Festival
ALT A model train.
ALT Dick's Drive In Miniature.
Discover the dawn of photography in Washington at the Pacific Northwest Historians Guild's monthly meeting tomorrow on Thursday, November 21, at 7 PM (via Zoom) for a fascinating lecture with author Tim Greyhavens! bit.ly/48dfk2o
We’re so excited to kick off our Black Friday membership sale today! Join or renew your membership with WSHS and save 15% on standard membership levels with promo code HISTORY, valid through 12/2/24: bit.ly/3fdieOG
America’s 250th is just around the corner! To celebrate, students nationwide in grades 3-12 have a unique chance to share their vision of “What does America mean to you?” in America's Field Trip contest. Submissions are open until April 16, 2025. bit.ly/49HEhVk
Don’t miss 'History After Hours: Wandering Washington' tomorrow! Get your Season Pass for entry to this event, plus two more special 'History After Hours' events in 2025: 'The Mountain Was Out,' with composer Stephen Lias, and the 'TOYTOPIA Silent Disco': bit.ly/4eD7EKH
ALT Season pass deal for 'History After Hours.'
ALT Author Harriet Baskas
Today, we honor Veterans Day and remember the roots of this important day. Originally known as Armistice Day, it began in 1919 to mark the end of World War I and pay tribute to all who served. To all who have served, thank you for your sacrifice, resilience, and commitment!
ALT Single sheet (25x20 cm.) "extra" of St. Helens Mist newspaper announcing the end of World War I. Dated 9 a.m., Monday, November 11, 1918. Edward Nolan Collection. Catalog ID: 2008.6.163
Educators! Join us tomorrow, Thursday, November 7, 5:30-8:00 PM, for Educators’ Night—a FREE event just for you! Discover resources from Puget Sound organizations to bring fresh ideas in arts, social studies, science, and more to your classroom: bit.ly/3BT9JUg
Join us as we read aloud and explore the museum on 11/2 for a fun and creative morning perfect for the whole family, This month, we’re diving into "Home" by Carson Ellis. Designed for little historians ages 2-8, but all are welcome! bit.ly/48kRrHV
Step into Washington's hidden histories. Listen to Mount Rainier’s first ever Composer in Residence. Dance to a silent disco! Experience all THREE of these History After Hours events by getting a History After Hours Season Pass: bit.ly/4eI8nuR
Do you live in Clark County? Join us for "Historic Monuments in Washington State: Community Conversation – Clark County" on October 29, 2024, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the @cchmuseum: bit.ly/3C40K2G
Lewis county residents! Join us for a community conversation to explore how local monuments shape our understanding of the past and share your thoughts on markers near Toledo, Chehalis, and Cowlitz—especially the Cowlitz Mission marker: bit.ly/4hfSeOk
Calling all educators! Join us at the @Historymuseum for Educators’ Night on Thursday, November 7! This FREE event is your chance to relax, connect, and explore resources to enrich your classroom with arts, social studies, science, and more: bit.ly/3BT9JUg
ALT Image credit: West Queen Anne School Arithmetic Class, Seattle, WA. Asahel Curtis, photographer, 1914. Catalog ID: 1943.42.29936
Are you passionate about history, great with people, and love creating positive visitor experiences? Join our team as a Visitor Services Representative at the @HistoryMuseum! This on-call position pays $16.60 - $20.94 per hour.
Apply today: bit.ly/484dlPB
Fall is here and we're celebrating the opening of FOUR new exhibitions on October 20th at our Autumn Exhibition Reception! Find out more: bit.ly/3Xhy3q5
ALT MAKERS ON THE TIDE: The Willits Brothers and Their Handcrafted Canoes October 5, 2024 to February 16, 2025
ALT Collections Selections: A Parachute from the D.B. Cooper Investigation September 22, 2024 to March 16, 2025
ALT The Mountain Was Out October 19, 2024 – February 16, 2025
ALT What is Native Art? Eugene Landry and the Creative Spirit September 22, 2024 to March 30, 2025
The final workshop in the creative series “Reclaiming Narratives – Real and Untold Stories of Tacoma” is happening this Thursday, October 17 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM, a creative, community-centered workshop series led by Tacoma's own Kellie Richardson. FREE: bit.ly/3XP25BL
ALT Facilitator Kellie Richardson
Reading + History = FUN! We’re so excited to be partnering with the @WashingtonLibraryAssociation for a special 'Family Saturdays - Storytime' on October 5th from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM! More info: bit.ly/3XjtbRc
