Washington State Historical Society
Founded in 1891 and now into its second century of service, the Washington State Historical Society is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and vividly presenting Washington's rich and storied history. The Historical Society offers a variety of services to researchers, historians, scholars, and lifelong learners, as well as operating the State History Research Center and the Washington State History Museum.
- 1911 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA - receptionist@wshs.wa.gov
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(253) 272-3500
- http://www.washingtonhistory.org/
- https://www.facebook.com/washingtonhistory
- https://www.instagram.com/washingtonhistory/
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EducationHistorical Societies
Museums & Cultural Centers
GOALS
1.Create meaningful impact in every region of the state.
2.Build new audiences and grow existing audiences, locally and statewide.
3.Develop institutional assets to meet the evolving needs of our collection, visitors, and customers.
4.Grow organizational resources to support our mission sustainably.
5.Embrace inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility in our operations, programs, and collections.
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Thursday, May 16, 2024Reclaiming Narratives – Home: Real and Untold Stories of TacomaTacoma, WA
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Thursday, May 16, 2024Matriarch Closing Reception: Portraits of Indigenous Women in the Pacific Northwest Fighting for Our Collective FutureTacoma, WA
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Thursday, May 16, 20247TH Annual Japanese American Day of RemembranceTacoma, WA