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Words, Writers, Southwest Stories
National Register of Historic Places Talk Michael Houser Thursday July 9, 2026 at 6pm via Zoom The US National Register of Historic Places helps everyday people document and celebrate their…
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Fourth of July Storytime!
Log House Museum, 3003 61st Ave SW – July 4th at 11am Join us for a festive morning highlighting American icons. Experience the wonder of storytelling with Eva Abram, who…
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The Log House Museum will be temporarily closed in June for a permanent exhibit installation.
The Log House Museum will be closed through June and early July for the installation of a permanent exhibition. Several programs, including walking tours, will be held in our community…
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North Admiral Neighborhood History Walking Tour: “Captains and a Colonel on Columbia”
Nestled in the North Admiral residential neighborhood is a multitude of architecturally or historically significant homes. Take a walk passing by twelve such homes built between 1889 and 1910, exploring…
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Admiral District History Walking Tour
The Duwamish Peninsula has been home to Coast Salish peoples at least as far back as the retreat of the last glacier 14,000 years ago. Despite the arrival of the…
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Alki History Walking Tours
Learn about the history of Alki Beach, the peoples who have lived here and how settlement by various groups and individuals has left its mark on Alki. Visit historic and…
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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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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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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…