Recent Posts
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May 14: Native Plant Palooza
Head over to the Log House Museum from 11:00 am- 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 14th to learn about the native greenery of the Duwamish peninsula, and have the chance…
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Spring Into Giving Today!
Over the past two years, your generosity and support have enabled the Southwest Seattle Historical Society to bring our offerings out of the Log House Museum and into your home. …
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April 16: Kids Craft Time Machine
Before the days of Pinterest and the internet, children and families were still finding ways to spend time together making DIY crafts. Journey back in time over 100 years at…
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The Log House Museum is Re-Opening
We are very excited to announce that the Southwest Seattle Historical Society’s Log House Museum will be re-opening to the public Friday, April 8th, 2022. Our hours of operation are…
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April 7 Words, Writers, and Southwest Stories: One Second of Hate: A Story of Forgiveness
‘Words, Writers & Southwest Stories,’ a speaker series of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society, is excited to announce that it is hosting Rais Bhuiyan for a live Zoom presentation on…
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A Message From Our President
As President of the Board of Trustees, I want to thank each of you for your ongoing support of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society. At this time of dramatic world…
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March 10: Author Interview: Clay Eals in conversation with John Bennett author of “The Shyvers Multiphone Story”
WATCH NOW The Southwest Seattle Historical Society is excited to announce that it is hosting John Bennett and Clay Eals in conversation for a live Zoom presentation on Thursday, March…
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February 10 Words, Writers, and Southwest Stories: Privilege and Entitlement Versus Healing and Restoration?: Exploring a Slice of West Seattle History and Beyond
WATCH NOW ‘Words, Writers & Southwest Stories,’ a speaker series of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society, is excited to announce that it is hosting Carol-Ann Thornton for a live Zoom…
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Log House Museum Temporarily Closed
Out of an abundance of caution as the community works to curtail the spread of COVID-19, the Log House Museum is closed to visitors effective Friday, January 7. We are…
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December 16 Curator Talk: Spirit Returns 2.0: A Duwamish and Settler Story
WATCH NOW The Southwest Seattle Historical Society is excited to announce that it is hosting curator Maggie Kase for a live Zoom presentation on Thursday, December 16 at 6:00 PM.…
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December 9 Words, Writers, and Southwest Stories: Hidden Histories: The South Vietnamese Side of the Vietnam War
WATCH NOW ‘Words, Writers & Southwest Stories,’ a speaker series of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society, is excited to announce that it is hosting Julie Pham for a live Zoom…
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November 11 Words, Writers, and Southwest Stories: Decoding Art in Seattle’s Public Spaces
WATCH NOW ‘Words, Writers & Southwest Stories,’ a speaker series of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society, is excited to announce that it is hosting Jim Rupp for a live Zoom…
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Save the Date for our 2021 Friendship Auction: November 2 to November 5
Save the Dates for the Southwest Seattle Historical Society’s 2021 Digital Friendship Auction Online Auction Tuesday, November 2 to Friday, November 5 The Southwest Seattle Historical Society is pleased to…
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Spirit Returns 2.0: A Duwamish and Settler Story
The Southwest Seattle Historical Society, in partnership with the Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center, is thrilled to announce a new dual-hosted exhibit. Spirit Returns 2.0: A Duwamish and Settler Story opens to…
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October 14 Words, Writers, and Southwest Stories: Kenjiro Nomura: Artist, Prisoner, Citizen
WATCH NOW! ‘Words, Writers & Southwest Stories,’ a speaker series of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society, is excited to announce that it is hosting Barbara Johns for a live Zoom…
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Log House Museum Closed October 1-3
This is your last weekend to see our current exhibits War on the Homefront and The Alki Suffrage Club: Katherine Smith and other ‘Female Freaks’ Who Won the Vote at…
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Remembering September 11, 2001
Twenty years have passed since the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Although two decades have passed in the blink of an eye, memories remain fresh in our minds about…
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Cycle History Sound Spots: Bike, Don’t Run
The Southwest Seattle Historical Society is delighted to announce the return of Cycle History in partnership with West Seattle Bike Connections for the fifth year in a row. Cycle History…
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September 9 Words, Writers, and Southwest Stories: Hiking Washington’s History
WATCH NOW ‘Words, Writers & Southwest Stories,’ a speaker series of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society, is excited to announce that it is hosting Judy Bentley for a live Zoom…
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Save the Dates for the Stone Cottage Move
Stone Cottage to roll on Tuesday, Aug. 17 Announcing the ‘First Mile’ Auctionto benefit Save the Stone Cottage West Seattle, WA — Aug. 9, 2021. The moving date is SET!…
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August 12 Words, Writers, and Southwest Stories: The River That Made Seattle
WATCH NOW ‘Words, Writers & Southwest Stories,’ a speaker series of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society, is excited to announce that it is hosting BJ Cummings for a live Zoom…
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July 8 Words, Writers, and Southwest Stories: The History of South Seattle College
WATCH NOW ‘Words, Writers & Southwest Stories,’ a historically-based speaker series of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society, is excited to announce that it is hosting Jill Wakefield for a live…
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July 10 at 1 PM: Listen to the Trees Book Reading and Signing with Sean Petrie
The Southwest Seattle Historical Society is thrilled to announce that we’ll be joined by our friend Sean Petrie for an in-person book reading and signing on Saturday, July 10 at…
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Let’s Go To Luna Park: An Interview and Film Screening with Paul Moyes
WATCH NOW! Save the date! The Southwest Seattle Historical Society is delighted to announce “Let’s Go to Luna Park: An Interview and Film Screening with Paul Moyes,” which will be…
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From Stonewall to Seattle: The History of Pride on the Duwamish Peninsula and Beyond
WATCH NOW The Southwest Seattle Historical Society is delighted to announce “From Stonewall to Seattle: The History of Pride on the Duwamish Peninsula and Beyond” a live Zoom presentation and…
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June 10 Words, Writers, and Southwest Stories: Sticky Subject: The History and Culture of Sugar
‘Words, Writers & Southwest Stories,’ a historically-based speaker series of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society, is excited to announce that it is hosting Julia Harrison for a live Zoom presentation…
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Pressing the System: How Newsprint Won Women the Right to Vote
Votes for Women Volume 1, Issue 11 WATCH NOW The Southwest Seattle Historical Society is delighted to announce “Pressing the System: How Newsprint Won Women the Right to Vote” a…
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Save the Dates for the Reopening of the Log House Museum
Opening Day is on its way! The Southwest Seattle Historical Society is thrilled to announce that our beloved Log House Museum will be reopening to the public on Friday, May…
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Pandemic People: Compare and Contrast Lived Experiences in 1918 and 2020 – Digital Tour Experience
The Southwest Seattle Historical Society is pleased to announce its second digital tour experience “Pandemic People: Compare and Contrast Lived Experiences in 1918 and 2020.” Join us for an online…
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May 13 Words, Writers, and Southwest Stories: Homewaters: A Human and Natural History of Puget Sound
WATCH NOW ‘Words, Writers & Southwest Stories,’ a historically-based speaker series of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society, is excited to announce that it is hosting David Williams for a live…
