Page Text: 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…
April 12, 2022
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…
April 1, 2022
‘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…
March 22, 2022
The Southwest Seattle Historical Society is looking for an Executive Director who understands and appreciates historical organizations and is in agreement with Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion (DEAI) initiatives. We…
March 2, 2022
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…
March 1, 2022
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…
February 25, 2022
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…
January 21, 2022
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…
January 3, 2022
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.…
December 7, 2021
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…
November 16, 2021
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…
October 25, 2021
As a friendly reminder, starting today, Monday, October 25, 2021, the Southwest Seattle Historical Society will require proof of vaccination (or a negative test within 72 hours) for all visitors…
October 25, 2021
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…
October 18, 2021
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…
September 30, 2021
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…
September 29, 2021
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…
September 24, 2021
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…
September 10, 2021
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…
September 8, 2021
The Southwest Seattle Historical Society is thrilled to announce that West Seattle Art Club has generously donated a sculptural art bench for permanent use on the grounds of the Log…
August 30, 2021
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…
August 19, 2021
The Southwest Seattle Historical Society is grateful to our dedicated garden volunteers Kerry Korsgaard, Judy Maginnis, Judy Demetre, and Marilyn Miller, who have donated their time and expertise to maintain…
August 15, 2021
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!…
August 9, 2021
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…
July 20, 2021
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…
June 28, 2021
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…
June 22, 2021
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…
June 1, 2021
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…
June 1, 2021
‘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…
May 26, 2021
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…
May 13, 2021
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…
May 6, 2021
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…
April 29, 2021
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…
April 21, 2021
In memory of John Kelly It is with tremendous sadness that we share the news that beloved Southwest Seattle Historical Society supporter and volunteer John Kelly passed away on February…
March 1, 2021
In 2019, the Southwest Seattle Historical Society was selected by 4Culture for a a grant project to support the development of a long-term collections care plan for the Historical Society’s…
December 15, 2021