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  Valentine’s Day in the Collection

  This month, we are sharing some special Valentine’s and love themed items from our collection. First, here is a sweet Valentine from Isabelle Colman to her mother, Ida May in…

  February 1, 2020

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  Feb 13th Words, Writers, and Southwest Stories Presents: Town of Alki Great Hopes – Fountainhead for Tears

  Watch Now  This free event by ‘Words, Writers & SouthWest Stories,’ a historically-based speaker series of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society is co-sponsored by the Seattle Public Library and will…

  January 15, 2020

• Volunteer Highlight: Amanda Gilbert

  Thursday visitors know and love Amanda for her welcoming and upbeat attitude. Amanda has been a docent at the Log House Museum for eight years and is also our Volunteer…

  December 31, 2019

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  Intern Highlight: Institutional Archives

  Not everyone has heard of institutional archives, but they serve a very important function for establishments everywhere. The institutional archives are where an organization puts their important records regarding the…

  December 31, 2019

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  Gallery Highlight: Citizen Corner

  Our latest exhibit, “Between the Lines” explores the politics that led to the 1907 annexation of West Seattle.  A key lesson learned from the annexation story is the importance of…

  December 31, 2019