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  Help Capture History: Documenting COVID-19

  The Southwest Seattle Historical Society realizes that we are living through an historic event. In an effort to document the effects of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on our community,…

  March 24, 2020

• Women’s History Month Collection Highlight

  In honor of Women’s History Month, we are highlighting West Seattle Hall-of-Famer, L. Jane Hastings. Born in 1928, Jane grew up in the Fauntleroy neighborhood. After graduation, Jane went on…

  March 6, 2020

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  Doc Maynard Letters Donation

  On February 8th, the Southwest Seattle Historical Society accepted a collection of 32 letters mostly written by David “Doc” Maynard and his wife, Catherine, from 1850 to 1893 and sent…

  February 27, 2020

• Call for Volunteers: Champagne Gala Brunch Committee

  The Champagne Gala Brunch Committee is looking for a few volunteers who would enjoy working on one of our community’s most loved events.  An established event that earns a 100%…

  February 26, 2020

• Introducing Our New Executive Director

  On Tuesday, February 18, Michael King joined the staff at the Southwest Seattle Historical Society as its new Executive Director. Michael comes to the Historical Society from the Flying Heritage…

  February 25, 2020