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Host Your Event

at the Washington State History Museum


Women's Votes, 
            Women's Voices

Only 100 years ago women won the right to vote in Washington. Since that time women have achieved much in our state.

Celebrate these achievements with a private event at the History Museum during the suffrage centennial. Women's Votes, Women's Voices, the state's signature suffrage centennial exhibit, is on view Feb. 28 - Sept. 27.

The museum hosts beautiful daytime and evening events and can accommodate both small and large groups. Whether you are planning a pink tea in the afternoon, or dinner and dancing in the evening, the museum has the perfect space for your event. With catering from The Vault Catering Company, and full service event planning and audio-visual services included in your rental, your event will shine.

Centennial Special: The Suffragist Soiree Package

We are pleased to offer a special, discounted rate for suffrage centennial events from March - September, 2009. This package is designed for daytime events with 50 guests. The Suffragist Soiree Package includes facility rental; access to the Women's Votes, Women's Voices exhibit; audio-visual support; an event coordinator; on-site security staff; and tables and chairs.

Suffragist Soiree - $923.20 This package includes all of the above services as well as the following menu items for 50 guests.

Pinwheel sandwiches; seasonal fresh fruit; sugar cookies; pink lemonade and tea service; linens - white tablecloths with pink accents; and napkins and utensils.

Additional items can be ordered when planning your event. The Vault has an extensive menu selection to choose from. We can also accommodate smaller or larger groups. Please call for pricing.

Please call Jessica at (253) 798-5895 or email her at jmullenax@wshs.wa.gov to discuss your event or to arrange for a personal tour of the facility. A personal tour is the only way to truly appreciate this unique facility.

To request additional information, please use our Online Rental Contact Form.

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