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Black History Project

For more information contact:

Monette L. Hearn
Historic Survey Coordinator
(360) 628-0172
email: Monette.Hearn@dahp.wa.gov

Mount Zion Baptist Church - SeattleSupported by a grant from the National Park Service in 2021, the Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation (DAHP) began an effort to identify and survey historic sites relating to Black history in the State. The initial study sought to specifically identify Black “creators” (architects, designers, engineers, artists, builders, etc) who have made contributions to Washington’s built environment. The lead for the project was Guided Methods and Studio TJP.

Since then, with the help of legislative funding, DAHP has hired a full-time Black History coordinator to further the work. Details about the various surveyed sites can be found here: www.blackhistoricsiteswa.com.

Presentations

NR Listings Related to Black History

Biographies and Studies

Black Heritage Survey of Washington State (1985)