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WA, American (US), Settler Location
Kent, WA The Greater Kent Historical Society (GKHS) is a nonprofit organization in the state of Washington that promotes the discovery, preservation and dissemination of knowledge about the history of the greater Kent area.
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WA, Settler Location
Nine Miles Falls, WA Friends of Spokane House (FOSH) is a nonprofit 501-c3 organization dedicated to promoting public awareness of the early fur trade activities that shaped the Euro and Native American history of the Inland Northwest.
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WA, For All Location
Tacoma, WA 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.
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WA, American (US) Location
Colville, WA The Heritage Network is dedicated to preserving and promoting the historical resources within its membership and their representative communities.
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WA, American (US), For All Location
Federal Way, WA Preserve The Past, Educate The Community, Inspire Future Generations
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WA, Indigenous, Native American, Tulalip / dxʷliləp Location
Fife, WA The mission of the Historic Preservation Department is to preserve, protect, and share the history of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, serving both our Native and non-native community by both sharing and protecting our tribal history. We ensure our story is told in local schools, cities, and municipalities. We preserve the culture and traditions of our people. We repatriate our ancestors and their cultural materials from those institutions that are wrongfully holding them.
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WA, American (US), Native American, Settler Location
Chelan, WA The Chelan Museum is operated by the Lake Chelan Historical Society as a historical and cultural center for the Lake Chelan Valley.
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WA, For All Location
Spokane, WA The Spokane City/County Historic Preservation Office and the Spokane Historic Landmarks Commission are local government programs that share responsibility for the stewardship of historic and architecturally significant properties within the City of Spokane and unincorporated areas of Spokane County.
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WA, Settler Location
Stanwood, WA We discover, preserve, and display materials which help to establish, illustrate, and interpret the economic, social, and cultural heritage of our area.
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WA, American (US), For All Location
Black Diamond, WA The Black Diamond Historical Society was formed by a small group, led by Carl and Ann Steiert, who decided to honor the nation’s bicentennial by preserving a little bit of America right at home. Many felt a strong concern for the disappearing buildings and artifacts in Black Diamond. Restoration of the depot began following the formation of the Historical Society in 1976. The museum opened in 1982.
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WA, American (US), Settler Location
Prosser, WA Visitors will learn of the arrival of European-American homesteaders, dry land ranching, early day community life, horse and buggy culture, antique firearms, and the profound impact of both the Northern Pacific Railway and the United States Reclamation Act.
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WA, 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.
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North European, WA, European, Scandinavian Location
Anderson Island, WA The Anderson Island Historical Society provides a view of the lifestyle of living on an island in the southern-most part of Puget Sound by preserving local culture, thereby enabling present and future generations to learn about and maintain the heritage of this unique style of living.
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WA, 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!
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WA, American (US), Settler 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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WA, 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.
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WA, Filipino, Filipino American, Indigenous Location
Bainbridge Island, WA The genesis of the Indipino Community of Bainbridge Island began when thirty-six Indigenous women from nineteen different tribes in Canada, Washington State and Alaska migrated to Bainbridge Island, Washington to pick berries for Japanese American farmers in late 1930s and early 1940s. There they met and married young Filipino immigrant bachelors and settled on the Puget Sound Island located in the traditional territory of the Suquamish people.
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WA, American (US), For All Location
Seattle, WA The Rainier Valley Historical Society collects, preserves, exhibits, and interprets the history and heritage of Rainier Valley and its people, and promotes public involvement in and appreciation of its history and culture.
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WA, American (US), For All Location
Tacoma, WA Tacoma Historical Society presents rotating exhibits at its Tacoma History Museum at 406 Tacoma Avenue South in Tacoma's Stadium District.
Tacoma Historical Society works to forge connections between past and present generations, fostering an appreciation of the past and a sense of place within our community’s history
Tacoma Historical Society works to forge connections between past and present generations, fostering an appreciation of the past and a sense of place within our community’s history