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    All the Sacrifices You’ve Made

    Todos los Sacrificios Que has Hecho
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  • Opening Reception: All the sacrifices you’ve made/Todos los sacrificios que has hecho 1
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    All the Sacrifices You’ve Made

    A Project by Borderland Collective
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    Family Saturdays

    January theme: Pieces of the History Puzzle
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    360

    How Washington has sustained communities across time
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The Washington State Historical Society partners with our communities to explore how history connects us all.

The Washington State Historical Society is headquartered in Tacoma on the traditional lands of the Puyallup People who have stewarded this land throughout the generations. We pay respect to their elders past and present.

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Tacoma, WA 98402

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Curators Talk (Online)

Jan 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
What are the stories behind the food on your table? Join in the conversation via Facebook Live with Borderland Collective’s Jason Reed and Mark Menjivar along with Luz M. Iginuez, former director of the College Assistance Migrant Program at UW.
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National Day of Remembrance

Feb 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us online for 'Scholarly Selections: Becoming Nisei - Japanese American Lives in Prewar Tacoma' with University of Washington Tacoma’s Lisa M. Hoffman, followed afterwards by  'Fujitaro Kubota and His Garden' film screening and a Q&A with contributors to the companion book.
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Third Thursdays

Feb 17, 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Third Thursdays: February 17, 2022 FREE admission, 3:00-8:00 PM
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Asahel Curtis Photographs

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Main Street, Washington

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Washington Apples

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Washington's Winter Pastimes

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Testimonials
  • "Excellent regional museum. We go most years around the holidays to see the model railroad exhibits. Always something new to see and learn."
    - Rich Traulsen
  • "I will never forget this wonderful adventure through the history of Washington, and I hope I have an opportunity to visit the museum again."
    - Josh, 7th grader
  • "Outstanding museum! Awesome displays and lots of interactive displays. Great family destination, good value for the entertainment dollars and you might learn a thing or two."
    - Kevin Carlton
  • "This is an awesome Museum. It takes you through the history of Washington State. The geological, historical, cultural, art, science and technological journey across different time frames. The museum is located in the downtown Tacoma easily accessible via public transit. If you are driving, the parking is spacious...The museum is really worth visiting."
    - Prashant KC
  • "This is a beautiful museum that is located in an area with stunning views of the bay and Mt Rainer. Lots of great local restaurants in walking distance makes for an easy day out."
    - Jim's Opinion (Google Reviews)
  • "Very well-rounded exhibits, and very inclusive as far as categories. The kids enjoyed it as well...."
    - Julia (Google Reviews)
  • "Always a great experience no matter what exhibit is showing. Their staff are always coordinated and friendly as well."
    - Alexander (Google Review)