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Eastsound, WA The Orcas Island Historical Society’s first museum consisted of artifacts displayed on the front porch of a pioneer family’s home
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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.
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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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Marysville, WA The Marysville Historical Society is dedicated to the discovery, preservation, and displaying items relating to the history of the Greater Marysville, Washington area. The true value of history lies in what it tells us about the world in which we live. What greater gift can we give to future generations than a special place to preserve the past for the greater good!
Special Events – please call the museum for details:
•Annual Spring Tea and Silent Auction – Sunday, April 26, 2020
•Gehl Home – Open most weekends from Memorial Day to Labor Day
•Strawberry Festival – June
•Home Grown Festival – August
•Merrysville for the Holidays – December
•Christmas Potluck – December
Special Events – please call the museum for details:
•Annual Spring Tea and Silent Auction – Sunday, April 26, 2020
•Gehl Home – Open most weekends from Memorial Day to Labor Day
•Strawberry Festival – June
•Home Grown Festival – August
•Merrysville for the Holidays – December
•Christmas Potluck – December
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North America Location
Mukilteo, WA The Mukilteo Historical Society is committed to preserving the Mukilteo Light Station and the history of Mukilteo. The Mukilteo Historical Society assists the U.S. Coast Guard and the City of Mukilteo in the preservation, maintenance and accessibility of the light station for all to enjoy.
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Okanogan, WA The Okanogan County Historical Society (OCHS) was formed in 1963 to preserve and disseminate the colorful heritage of Okanogan County in North Central Washington State.
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Gig Harbor, WA The Museum fulfills its mission and vision by providing a museum to the community and educational programs serving residents, visitors, researchers, and students.
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Chehalis, WA Located in the historic 1912 Northern Pacific Railway depot the museum offers interesting displays depicting the early settlements and pioneer life in Lewis County, the oldest county in Washington State. Explore exhibits reflecting the area’s logging and rail history as well as a children’s hands-on area.
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Seattle, WA We promote local heritage through education, preservation, and advocacy.
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Nine Mile 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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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.
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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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Granite Falls, WA The Granite Falls Historical Society is a volunteer organization dedicated to honoring the contributions and lives of past residents, while providing inspiration and direction for future ones.
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Connell, WA The Connell Heritage Museum is located at 350 W. Adams Street. This beautifully restored 1904 Gothic Revival Church has been the site of numerous churches of different denominations over the last century. The Connell Heritage Museum includes the 1904 Church, the Hudlow Memorial Annex and Gardens, the Adams Homestead which is a fully restored local farmhouse circa 1910, a 1973 Burlington Northern Caboose and the Pepiot Ranch House.
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Dayton, WA The Dayton Historical Depot Society is charged with maintaining two unique museums, as well as the Newland/Pioneer Cemetery.
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Des Moines, WA The purposes of the Des Moines Historical Society include the discovery, preservation, and dissemination of knowledge about the history of the greater Des Moines area of Southern King County, State of Washington.
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Duvall, WA Founded in 1976, the Duvall Historical Society works to preserve the heritage of Duvall and the surrounding region. It publishes books on this subject and sponsors regular programs open to the general public.
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Enumclaw, WA The Enumclaw History Museum is located at 1837 Marion St, in Enumclaw in a building that was originally built in 1909 as the Enumclaw Masonic Hall. The building was listed on the "Washington Heritage Register" in 2003. The museum features displays of items and photographs of the people, places and history from the late 1800's to the present, and includes a collection of over 1300 historic local photographs. The photos are indexed and are in albums available for viewing, and you may also purchase prints. There are many records of births, deaths, weddings, and business and family histories that have been catalogued and which visitors are welcome to view.
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Chelan, WA The Chelan Museum is operated by the Lake Chelan Historical Society as a historical and cultural center for the Lake Chelan Valley.