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Organization
Community Focus
Location
Community Focus
WA, American (US), Settler
Location
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.
Community Focus
WA, Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish
Location
Seattle, WA
The Nordic Museum is an internationally recognized museum and cultural center where people of all backgrounds are welcomed to be inspired by the values, traditions, art, and spirit of the Nordic peoples.

Dedicated to collecting, preserving, and educating since its founding in 1980, the Nordic Museum is the largest museum in the United States to honor the legacy of immigrants from the five Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

Community Focus
WA, For All
Location
Everett, WA
your ideas. your heritage. your museum.
Community Focus
WA, Multicultural
Location
Pasco, WA
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of Franklin County’s past. The Society has been collecting artifacts and information that tell the history of Franklin County since its inception in 1968. Countless volunteer and staff hours have been spent working to increase the public knowledge of our local history.
Community Focus
WA, Multicultural
Location
Fox Island, WA
There are more than 3000 artifacts on display in Dioramas, Showcases, and free standing exhibits. Among them is a display describing the life of former Governor Dr. Dixy Lee Ray, a Mosquito Fleet display, Indian artifacts, rotating exhibits, a reference room, Book Nook, and Museum Store.
Community Focus
WA, Multicultural
Location
Tacoma, WA
The Fort Nisqually Foundation is a 501(c)(3), non-profit corporation registered as a charitable organization in the state of Washington. We are the fundraising entity helping to support the Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, a restored 19th century Hudson's Bay Company trading post and living history museum.
Community Focus
WA, American (US), For All
Location
Seattle, WA
By collecting and preserving artifacts and stories of the Puget Sound region’s diverse history, MOHAI highlights our tradition of innovation and imagination. Through compelling exhibits, scholarship, education, public programs, and community engagement, MOHAI bridges the past, present, and future.
Community Focus
WA, For All
Location
Seattle, WA
The Burke Museum was founded in 1885 by the Young Naturalists, a group of curious teenagers inspired by seeing Seattle transform before their eyes. For 130 years, the Museum has built upon this legacy, collecting objects that help us understand how the Northwest has grown and changed.
Community Focus
WA, Bulgarian
Location
Bellevue, WA
BCHCS organizes traditional annual events such as a Christmas celebration, the Zlaten Orfei talent show in March, and the picnic at Lake Sammamish to celebrate Bulgarian Culture and Literacy Day in May. The Center organizes concerts, workshops, and visits of local and guest musicians, artists, and writers from the US and Bulgaria.
Community Focus
WA, American (US), For All
Location
Fife, WA
Building Community through History.
Community Focus
WA, American (US), Native American, Settler
Location
Republic, WA
The Ferry County Historical Society is a nonprofit organization (501(3)(c)) which places its primary emphasis on preserving & exhibiting artifacts related to the rich history of Ferry County.
Community Focus
WA, Multicultural
Location
Yakima, WA
Community Focus
WA, For All
Location
Wenatchee, WA
We gather, engage, & educate to celebrate and preserve the history, arts, sciences, and rich diversity of our region.
Community Focus
WA, American (US), Settler
Location
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.
Community Focus
WA, American (US), Japanese
Location
Bainbridge Island, WA
Welcome to the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community (BIJAC) website. As you explore this site you will learn about the history of our community on Bainbridge Island as well as our current activities that maintain community connections, celebrate diversity, and promote civil liberties education.
Community Focus
WA, For All
Location
Seattle, WA
Museum of Pop Culture is a nonprofit in Seattle ft. music, sci-fi, fantasy, horror & more!
Community Focus
WA, American (US), Settler
Location
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.
Community Focus
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.
Community Focus
WA, Native American
Location
Mattawa, WA
For more than 60 years, the Wanapum and Grant PUD have worked together to protect, preserve and perpetuate the natural and cultural resources of the area. Located next to the Wanapum’s ancestral village and Priest Rapids Dam, this 50,000 square-foot building is instrumental in perpetuating the importance of the culture, traditions and beliefs of the Wanapum for years to come.
Community Focus
WA, American (US), Native American, Yakama
Location
Toppenish, WA
The mission of the Yakama Nation Museum is to care for, collect and protect the items that promote and preserve the Yakama Nation Culture (T-130-77). The objects are showcased for the cultural, social & economic expressin of the Yakama (T-104-76). We strive to educate the benefit our people and all people (T-67-79).