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Community Focus
Location
Community Focus
African American, Black, Settler
Location
Joseph, OR
The Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center seeks to gather, catalog, preserve, and interpret the history of Oregon’s early logging community of Maxville, Oregon and similar communities in the greater Pacific Northwest.
Community Focus
Settler
Location
Forks, WA
Early history of Forks and the surrounding area is celebrated at the Forks Timber Museum through displays from Pioneer Living and Logging History.
Community Focus
Native American, Muckleshoot / bǝqǝlšuɫ, Settler
Location
Enumclaw, WA
Federation Forest is a 574-acre day-use park with hundreds of acres of old-growth Douglas-fir trees, mature western hemlock, Sitka spruce and western red cedar. Its short, flat interpretive trails make the park an ideal destination for families with young children.

The Catherine Montgomery Interpretive Center is open June through August on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to dusk. During April, May, September and October, the Catherine Montgomery Interpretive Center is open on the weekends depending on weather conditions.
Community Focus
Native American, Cowlitz, Settler
Location
Puyallup, WA
At Fred Oldfield’s Western Heritage & Art Center learn the history of the Western lifestyle and advancing Western art through the example set by Fred Oldfield. Our vision is to provide a creative outlet where the history, passion, and art of Fred Oldfield’s life will live on in all generations. Fred Oldfield had a passion for life that is reflected in his work. His colors are bold and powerful like the beauty he sees in his surroundings.
Community Focus
American (US), Native American, Settler
Location
Vancouver , WA
Located on the north bank of the Columbia River, in sight of snowy mountain peaks and a vibrant urban landscape, this park has a rich cultural past. From a frontier fur trading post, to a powerful military legacy, the magic of flight, and the origin of the American Pacific Northwest, history is shared at four unique sites. Discover stories of transition, settlement, conflict, and community.
Community Focus
American (US), Indigenous, Native American, Settler, Yakama
Location
White Swan, WA
Located on the Yakama Indian Reservation, Fort Simcoe is one of the few remaining pre-Civil War forts in the west.
Community Focus
Settler
Location
Buckley, WA
Foothills Historical Society is dedicated to the identification, collection, conservation and sharing of the history of Buckley and the surrounding area, including the Carbon River Corridor.
Community Focus
British, Italian, Settler
Location
Puyallup, WA
To restore and preserve the Meeker Mansion, and to collect, archive and make available the history of the Puyallup Valley and the Oregon Trail.
Community Focus
Settler
Location
Aberdeen, WA
For over 25 years it has been our mission to provide educational, vocational, recreational, and ambassadorial activities and experiences that promote and preserve our maritime history. We are making a difference, one voyage at a time!
Community Focus
Settler
Location
Kennewick, WA
We are dedicated to collecting and preserving the history, heritage, and culture of east Benton County. Through our exhibits and programs we share our area's rich history and its broader connections to Southeastern Washington and the Pacific Northwest.
Community Focus
American (US), Settler
Location
Cheney, WA
Community Focus
Culture, North American, East Asian, American (North, South, Central, & Caribbean), African American, South American, American (US), Central American, Asian, Black, Jewish, Latinx, Native American, Japanese, Settler
Location
Seattle, WA
Living Voices is a nationally touring educational theatre bringing life to history through the power of live theatre, video, and personal discussion
Community Focus
North American, Culture, American (North, South, Central, & Caribbean), American (US), Native American, For All, Settler
Location
Seattle, WA
The free online encyclopedia of Washington state history. 7782 HistoryLink.org articles now available. We are dedicated to the principle that history belongs to the entire community and that a better understanding of past events can improve public debate and decisions and enrich the lives of individuals.
Community Focus
North American, Culture, American (North, South, Central, & Caribbean), Alaska Native, American (US), Settler
Location
Homer, AK
Culture, Science, Art of Kachemak Bay, Alaska
Community Focus
Culture, North American, American (North, South, Central, & Caribbean), American (US), Settler
Location
Juneau, AK
House of Wickersham - Home of Alaska's Pioneer Judge, James Wickersham. Built in 1898 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Community Focus
North American, Culture, Alaska Native, American (North, South, Central, & Caribbean), American (US), Settler
Location
Wasilla, AK
The Wasilla Knik Historical Society provides a window into the past showing the Knik settlement during the heyday of its existence. The vision includes recognition of the Alaska Native settlement as an integral part of the Knik settlement.
Community Focus
Culture, North American, Alaska Native, American (North, South, Central, & Caribbean), American (US), Settler
Location
Valdez, AK
Community Focus
Culture, North American, American (North, South, Central, & Caribbean), American (US), European, Settler
Location
Hailey, ID
Premier cultural heritage event for families that celebrates the culture, folk and traditional arts and history of Idaho's sheep ranching families. Enjoy storytelling, lamb culinary events, a Wool Festival, Sheepdog Trials, entertainment and the Big Sheep Parade.
Community Focus
North American, Culture, American (North, South, Central, & Caribbean), American (US), Settler
Location
Hoquiam, WA
Situated on nearly two acres of parkland, The Polson lies along the banks of the historic Hoquiam River. Extensive gardens, landscaping, and outdoor machinery displays complement the lovely mansion. You can explore our hillside trail, enjoy the Burton Ross Memorial Rose Garden, and enjoy meals on one of our two picnic tables.
Community Focus
North American, Culture, American (North, South, Central, & Caribbean), American (US), Settler
Location
Driggs, ID