Culture, History, Historical Society

The Wahkiakum County Historical Society was founded in 1954 in an effort to preserve important collections of our county's history.

Historical Society

Culture, History, Historical Society

The Washington State History Museum is a 106,000 square foot building, designed by architects Charles W. Moore and Arthur Andersson, that opened to the public in 1996. The use of brick and arches in the building design complements the historic warehouses across Pacific Avenue and neighboring Union Station.

The Great Hall of Washington History is a permanent exhibit featuring over 1,600 artifacts, ephemera and photographs that bring to life the intriguing sights, sounds, people and places of Washington State history, as well as their impact on the country and the world.

The History Lab Learning Center is a permanent exhibit that engages visitors with interactive exhibits featuring such historical concepts as Time, Place, Viewpoint, Exploration, and Precedent.

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Preserving the history of railroads and railroading in the State of Washington. The museum operates from the Tacoma Avenue address with an additional display of rolling stock at the Port of Pasco. Maps for finding both locations and a more detailed organ

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The WCHS operates Perkins House, a restored Victorian home in Colfax, & the "Boomerang" Newspaper & Printing Museum in Palouse.

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society

Waitsburg is the home of the Bruce Memorial Museum. Built by pioneers Wiliam Perry and Caroline Bruce in 1883, and now featured on the National Register of Historic Places, the house has been carefully restored by the Waitsburg Historical Society and is now operated as a museum. Waitsburg is unique for at least one other reason. Founded in 1865, the town government is the only one in Washington state still operating under the terms of its original territorial charter.

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History, Historical Society

The Woodinville Heritage Society was established in 1975 as a non-profit organization. The Society's mission is to acquire, preserve and perpetuate the artifacts and history of the greater Woodinville area. The Society's purpose is also to educate and distribute historical information to the community and to those interested in our history.