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The Not-So-Ordinary Bicycle

The Not-So-Ordinary Bicycle

Feb 1 - Jan 17 2021
See a pair of historic bicycles and other cycling material from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, wheeled out from the Historical Society’s collections.
IN THE SPIRIT

IN THE SPIRIT

Jul 16 - Oct 17 2020
IN THE SPIRIT is an annual celebration of diverse Indigenous arts and culture featuring an exhibition of contemporary art, a virtual arts market, gallery talks, conversations with artists, music, dance and more.
15th Annual IN THE SPIRIT Contemporary Native Arts Virtual Exhibition 2

15th Annual
IN THE SPIRIT Contemporary Native Arts

Jul 16 - Oct 25 2020
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Great Hall of Washington History

Permanent Exhibition
Our largest exhibit is a walk through time, showcasing some of the state’s earliest history and a variety of artifacts from Native American civilizations and cultures.
Remembrance

Remembrance

Permanent Exhibition
We are preparing a new exhibition about the incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII as a result of Executive Order 9066.
Washington: My Home

Washington: My Home

Permanent Exhibition
This permanent exhibit explores migration and immigration through the experiences of diverse individuals who, over time, have come to live in Washington.
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IN THE SPIRIT Artist Spotlight

Oct 1, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meet artist Lily Hope (Tlingit) as she describes the creation and inspiration for Chilkat Protector. This piece is not only featured in this year’s exhibition, but has also received international attention and appeared in publications like First American Art Magazine as a poignant reflection of the Indigenous experience during a global pandemic.
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IN THE SPIRIT Artist Spotlight

Oct 8, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meet artist Dan Friday (Lummi) as he describes the creation and inspiration behind his works Owl Totem and Forager Totem featured in the 2020 IN THE SPIRIT Contemporary Native Arts exhibition.
IN THE SPIRIT Closing Celebration

IN THE SPIRIT Closing Celebration

Oct 17, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Join the renowned band Khu.éex’ for a live streamed performance directly from Museum of Glass. Tlingit tribal member Preston Singletary, an internationally recognized glass artist, founded this one-of-a-kind collaboration with major musicians including the legendary late Rock and Roll Hall of Fame composer and performer Bernie Worrell of Parliament/Funkadelic and Talking Heads: Skerik, collaborator with Pearl Jam; Stanton Moore of Galactic; Captain Raab of Red Earth; and tribal members Clarissa Rizal, Gene Tagaban and Nahaan.
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Pacific Northwest History Conference

Oct 20, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Join the Washington State Historical Society ONLINE October 20-23, 2020 for this exciting conference of history enthusiasts as we consider power and resistance in the Pacific Northwest.
Cheers for Women! Virtual History After Hours

Cheers for Women!

Oct 29, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
It's the Year of the Woman at Washington State Historical Society. Gather with us via Zoom to celebrate WA women and raise your History After Hours glass from the comfort of your own home!