News & Events
Sep 28, 2015
See this link for all the details! Principal Executive Manager E (Heritage Programs Manager) OPRD15-0085OC Closing Date: 10/13/2015 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: $5,492.00 - $8,087.00 Monthly Job Type: Permanent Location: Salem
Sep 17, 2015
The Poulsbo Historical Society celebrated the grand opening of its new Poulsbo Maritime Museum located in the historic Liberty Bank building in downtown Poulsbo on Sept. 12, 2015. The museum is in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce Visitors Information Center. The museum will be open seven days a week from 10 - 4 p.m. This is the third venue for the Poulsbo Historical Society. They also maintain an early pioneering exhibit in the historic Martinson Cabin at the intersection of... more
Sep 16, 2015
We are excited to introduce you to our newest staff member, Oliver Perry Vann! His dad, of course, is our Historic Architect Nicholas Vann. Oliver was born on September 9 and everyone is doing great! 
Sep 10, 2015
The Basics of Historical Research 9:00 AM – Noon October 10 in Stanwood October 24 in Bellevue and Bellingham The Basics of Historical Research is for teachers, students, beginning genealogists, and others interested in exploring the past. You’ll get practical advice and learn the basic steps for gathering the information that you will need to investigate and interpret a historical topic for a museum exhibit, class project, community celebration, curriculum enrichment,... more
Sep 09, 2015
The Marion Dean Ross Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historian's 2015 conference program has been completed! This year, the conference will be based in Ashland, Oregon, October 23-25, 2015. The program and registration information can be found here: http://www.sahmdr.org/conference.html The theme is "Artifice and Authenticity in Architecture! To Play or Not To Play?" The conference will be based in Ashland, but we will also be... more
Sep 03, 2015
Mercer Island – Did you know Mercer Island possesses a rich legacy of mid-century modern residential design? With the completion of the Lacey V. Murrow floating bridge in 1940, Mercer Island’s development as a Seattle suburb began. Through the 1950s and into the 60s, as... moreSep 01, 2015
More info: http://www.growadamscounty.com/reviving-rural-downtowns-workshop/ moreAug 31, 2015
"Kirkland Modern"will be the topic for a special meeting sponsored by the Kirkland Heritage Society and the City of Kirkland. They have a 4Culture grant to learn more about the city's... moreAug 27, 2015
The City of Port Angeles and the Pacific County Planning Dept. have each kindly volunteered to host additional SEPA training sessions this fall. You are welcome to attend either of them without registering before-hand. Training materials are provided on the SEPA Workshop/Training webpage. Please feel free to copy and print any handouts you would like to have available during the training. I will provide a current hard copy of... more
Aug 25, 2015
We are sad to report that at least three historic barns have burned in the fires near Tonasket. Our thoughts go out to all that are affected by the ongoing fires.Aug 17, 2015
Aug 12, 2015
The Washington State Department of Archaeology... moreAug 05, 2015
The Marion Dean Ross chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians is pleased to offer the 2015 Elisabeth Walton Potter Research Award. The purpose of the EWP Research Award is to further awareness and knowledge of the architectural heritage of the Pacific Northwest. Awards range from $500 and $2000 in any given year and are awarded to from one to several recipients per year. Applications for the award are due by September 15, 2015. Last year the award went to a team of individuals... more
Aug 05, 2015
Washington Trust for Historic Preservation Development and Events Coordinator (80%position) The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation, an independent, non-profit organization, is dedicated to saving the places that matter in Washington State and promoting sustainable and economically viable communities through historic preservation. The Trust helps make local preservation work and builds an ethic that preserves Washington’s historic places through... more
Aug 04, 2015
Christine Curran, with nearly a quarter-century of experience in historic preservation, has been named Oregon’s new deputy state historic preservation officer. “We are all very excited to have Chrissy on board as the deputy state historic preservation officer,” said Lisa Sumption, the state’s historic preservation officer and director of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. “Chrissy was chosen based on her experience of higher-level management of multi-disciplined programs and her... more
Jul 30, 2015
Information Brochure and Photos See this link on Craigslist for more information: https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/reo/5134246638.html moreJul 23, 2015
Seattle, Washington: The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation has issued a Request For Proposals (RFP) seeking organizations or individuals interested in relocating the historic Anderson House from is present site within the City of Issaquah’s Confluence Park to a new location. The full RFP may be obtained through the Trust’s website at http://preservewa.org/Highlighted-Property.aspx.... more
