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Western Europe (includes Central) Location
Touchet, WA The AHSGR is the premier global organization for Germans from Russia. Council of Northwest Chapters - Charles Saranto (Blue Mountain Chapter)
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African American/Black Location
Seattle, WA “History in the making.”
Community Focus
Multicultural Location
Lind, WA The Adams County Historical Society is a non-profit organization that was established in 1952 to celebrate the history of Adams County and its communities, protect the county’s artifacts, explain the history of Adams County as well as the towns and cities located within its boundaries and provide access to research assistance to genealogists and historians.
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Pacific/Pacific Islander, East Asia, South Asia, Multicultural, Southeast Asia Location
Seattle, WA Explore what it means to survive and thrive in a new culture. Tour the very hotel where countless Asian Pacific immigrants first found a home, a meal and refuge in Seattle. Challenge your perspective on what it means to be, and become, American. Immerse yourself in contemporary Asian Pacific American issues through authentic stories, bold art and community driven exhibits. It's all at The Wing, America's only museum devoted to the Asian Pacific American Experience.
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Multicultural Location
Loon Lake, WA The Loon Lake Historical Society was formed to celebrate the town and state centennials -- and was later very influential in saving the Old Schoolhouse. While preparing for the centennials, many old photos were copied and identified. This was the start of our photo collection. We realized then how important saving the history of the area was and how fast the accurate records and family histories were disappearing.
Community Focus
Multicultural Location
Quilcene, WA The Quilcene Historical Museum was formed in 1991 and exists to preserve the past history of the local area for future generations. During our open season – April through September – our docent volunteers welcome hundreds of visitors.
Community Focus
Multicultural Location
Lopez Island, WA The Mission of the Lopez Island Historical Society is to collect, preserve, interpret, and share local history to increase awareness and appreciation of this resource for the benefit of future generations.
Community Focus
Multicultural Location
We exist as an educational, non-profit group to encourage and support this stimulation and advancement of public knowledge and awareness of the historical, social and cultural significance and heritage of the Lewis and Clark Trail within Washington state.
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East Asia, Multicultural, Sister Cities, North America Location
Seattle, WA The Seattle Cherry Blossom and Japanese Cultural Festival highlights traditional and contemporary arts and artists of Japan and the United States, focusing the Pacific Northwest. The annual free event showcases over 100 (no-vendors) displays and demonstrations of Japanese fine and applied arts, crafts, performing and martial arts, culinary arts, and cultural heritage presented by over 800 volunteers.
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Multicultural Location
Seattle, WA Since 1972, Northwest Folklife has been deeply committed to celebrating the diversity of our Northwest communities and demystifying our differences together, under one roof. Our work centers on preserving cultural arts, bridging connections to heritage and identity, and cultivating the ever-evolving traditions of the Pacific Northwest.
Community Focus
South Asia, Multicultural Location
Bellevue, WA Community Focus
Native American/First Nations, Multicultural, North America Location
Washougal, WA Community Focus
Eastern Europe Location
Lake Forest Park, WA VOLYA (Freedom in Belarusian) is a Belarusian folk group based in Seattle, Washington (USA). It was created in 2009 with the mission of introducing the people of the Pacific Northwest to the beauty and richness of Belarusian folklore. The group’s repertoire consists of traditional songs from different regions of Belarus, with a particular emphasis on ancient Belarusian songs, many with roots in pre-Christian and Medieval times, which performed in authentic style.
Community Focus
Native American/First Nations Location
Snoqualmie, WA The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe consists of Native Americans from the Puget Sound region of Washington State
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Native American/First Nations, Sister Cities, North America Location
Ellensburg, WA A museum that collects, preserves, and displays items related to Kittitas County history
Community Focus
Native American/First Nations, Multicultural Location
Walla Walla, WA At Fort Walla Walla Museum more than 50,000 artifacts and photographs as well as a Living History series and other events and programs tell the story of the many people who have inhabited the Walla Walla Valley.
Community Focus
Native American/First Nations, Multicultural Location
Bellevue, WA Eastside Heritage Center (EHC) is committed to preserving the past as it builds community and connects people with their heritage.
Community Focus
African American/Black Location
Seattle, WA The first meeting of the committee that was to become the Black Heritage Society of Washington State, Inc. was held at the home of Esther and Donald Mumford on March 20, 1977. The general purpose was the mutual interest to preserve the history and art of Black people of Washington State.