News & Events
Aug 28, 2013
Aug 22, 2013
Open House and Tour at North Cascades Gateway Center (formerly Northern State Hospital) September 14
Aug 19, 2013
Aug 15, 2013
VANCOUVER, WA -- The Confluence Project and Fort Vancouver National Historic Site will host a community celebration on August 24, 2013, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Vancouver Land Bridge in Vancouver, WA. Family friendly activities, including American Indian dancing by the N'chi Wanapum Canoe Family, storytelling by Ed Edmo, a presentation by artist Lillian Pitt, and other events in the fort will mark the five year anniversary of the construction of the pedestrian land bridge connecting the... more
Aug 13, 2013
Aug 13, 2013
You are invited to submit a proposal to host the fourth annual RevitalizeWA 2014 Preservation... more
Aug 05, 2013
Aug 05, 2013
The Washington State Historical Society, permanent sponsor of the Pacific Northwest History Conference, invites proposals for sessions, panels, posters and workshops on the theme of “Citizenships in the Pacific Northwest.” As part of the 125th Anniversary of Washington Statehood in 2014, we also invite proposals on topics related to that theme. The Pacific Northwest History Conference is a forum for exchange among historians, scholars from other disciplines, museum professionals, educators,... more
Aug 01, 2013
Using Green Technology on Historic Properties
August 14, 2013 2:00PM—3:15PM (EDT) INTERMEDIATE LEVEL moreJul 23, 2013
Enjoy the mystery and pageantry as the Combined Fund Drive partners with the Department of Archaeology... moreJul 15, 2013
The Giesy/Failing House Five remarkable homes ranging in date from 1874-1957 will be open on Saturday, July 27 for the 4th Annual Heritage Home Tour, presented by Portland’s Architectural Heritage Center. Tour one of architect Joseph Jacobberger’s finest Arts and Crafts creations, the Giesy/Failing House (1913), and visit a cast-iron front commercial building (... moreJul 10, 2013
TVW produced the video for the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. The voice of the narrator on the video is DAHP's own Russell Holter! The National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors is the premier local government professional association that provides support to our members on the many local, state, and federal communications laws, administrative... more
Jun 26, 2013
Historic main streets matter. They preserve our history and that's why Benjamin Moore is going to repaint a handful of main streets around the country. Three Washington state Main Street communities are vying for the chance to have Benjamin Moore "repaint" their downtown cores - Bellingham,... more
Jun 19, 2013
In Washington State, the Historic Tax Credit (HTC) has attracted over 250 projects for a total project-related private investment of $975 million. Recently, DAHP has been seeing an increase in interest for projects outside of Seattle, Tacoma and Spokane as general awareness of the program continues to grow. In 2012 alone, $78 million was spent in private investment on certified rehabilitation expenditures, which could be a positive indicator of economic growth in the construction industry.... more
Jun 19, 2013
Susan Goff with her award State Historic Preservation Officer Allyson Brooks and staff at the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) are proud to announce that colleague Susan Goff has been recognized by the City of Lacey as “Historian... moreJun 10, 2013
Sunday, June 23, 2013. Built by skilled craftsmen, these seven vintage homes exemplify lasting quality that continues to support generations of Ballard families. Three of the homes celebrate their 100th birthdays! This event happens only once every three years and is not to be missed. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/356011 or at the following local retailers (by cash or check):
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May 29, 2013
Workshop--June 20, 2013 at the WSHM Tacoma The Washington State Historical Society presents a workshop on developing and using character interpretation--find out how to choose, develop, train and use first person interpreters at your museum or historic site and other ways to add personal stories to enhance visitor experience. Teachers can also learn how to help History Day students develop performance projects. Presenters are Gwen Perkins, Education Specialist at WSHS,... more
May 28, 2013
Steilacoom Tour of Historic Homes Saturday, June 8 10am-4pm Tickets $20 for general public
Visit 6 privately owned historic homes in a tour hosted by the Steilacoom Historical Museum Association. The homes... more
