0606, 2022

The Washington Museum Association

Washington Our Home
June 6, 2022
Events, History, Podcast, Western Washington
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There are hundreds of different museums scattered far and wide across Washington state. Many of them are focused on the history of their particular city, county, or region. Others feature arguably some of the most interesting, thought-provoking, and unique art and sculpture in the world. And a few have captured more of a niche area, showcasing things like robots, quilts, and puppets. But the thing that binds these varied institutions

0408, 2016

Alas, the UW reactor building is no more

Several months back, I blogged about the effort to save the historic nuclear reactor building on the UW Seattle campus. Sadly – despite its listing on the National Register of Historic Places – UW went ahead with the demolition of this beautifully brutalist building.

0608, 2015

End of summer soirée at the mansion

The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation is inviting you to their annual fundraiser, Vintage Washington! As you may already know, I’m on the board of directors for this great organization and can personally attest to its passion for Washington State history. Vintage Washington is a festive evening of spirits tasting at Seattle’s historic Stimson-Green Mansion. Back by popular demand this year is Copperworks Distilling Company, offering tastings of premium vodka and gin. Bid

0306, 2015

Take a ride on the steamship Virginia V

Washington Our Home
June 3, 2015
Events, History, Puget Sound, Recreation, Western Washington
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In honor of the Seattle flagship’s 93rd birthday, the Steamship Virginia V Foundation is offering the public a limited number of tickets to join them for the birthday cruise on Sunday, June 7th. They’re celebrating 93 years of “Keeping The Steam Up!” around the Puget Sound with the annual celebratory cruise. Proud to continue the tradition of steaming in the northwest, the foundation says it’s looking forward to welcoming you aboard. The cruise is presented

0302, 2015

Pressing On: Two Family-Owned Newspapers in the 21st Century

“Pressing On” is the story of two family-owned newspapers, The Seattle Times and The Wenatchee World. They’re steeped in Washington history and dedicated to public-service journalism. Presenters include Frank and Ryan Blethen (The Seattle Times) Rowland Thompson (Allied Daily Newspapers), and Rufus and Wilfred Woods (The Wenatchee World).