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2026 Spring Gala
Join the Southwest Seattle Historical Society for our Annual Spring Gala and Live Auction on Friday, April 10 from 6 to 8:30pm at Salty’s on Alki. Click ‘Register Here’ (below) or select ‘Gala Registration’…
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Out of Many, One
Out of Many, One is an initiative from Washington State America250 bringing museums and communities together to identify and exhibit an object from local collections that reflects as aspect of the…
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Words, Writers, Southwest Stories
West Seattle Beavers: Living Their Best Life While Boosting Salmon & Bird Habitat Pamela Adams Thursday March 12, 2026 at 6pm via Zoom Did you know there are over five…
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A Vision for the Log House Museum
Help the Southwest Seattle Historical Society achieve our vision to transform how people experience the Log House Museum! In 2023, the Southwest Seattle Historical Society began strategic planning to guide…
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West Seattle Art Walk on Alki!
The West Seattle Art Walk is a celebration of local artists, galleries, and businesses coming together to showcase the rich tapestry of artistic talent in our neighborhood. Held every second…
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Seattle’s Forest: The West Duwamish Greenbelt
The city’s largest contiguous forest, the West Duwamish Greenbelt, covers more than 500 acres and spans more than four miles along the Duwamish Peninsula. Its ridges, river, and creeks formed…
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Browse SWSHS Collections Online!
The Southwest Seattle Historical Society promotes inclusive local history of the Duwamish Peninsula through education, preservation and advocacy. The SWSHS’s collections include over 10,000 artifacts, objects, oral histories, archives, and…
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2025 Annual Report
The Southwest Seattle Historical Society celebrates a successful and impactful 2025! Read about our accomplishments and our plans for 2026 below!