The Whatcom County Historical Society is inviting the public to enjoy Old Town Days on Saturday, August 25th from 10 am to 3 pm. This 5th annual street fair in Old Town Bellingham features tours of the 1858 Territorial Courthouse, the Pickett House, the Lottie Roth... more
News & Events
Aug 16, 2012
The August 10, 2012 edition of the National Parks Traveler blog leads with a nicely illustrated article about expansion of the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site to include the buildings and acreage of the East and South Vancouver Barracks. The article may be viewed here. The formal transfer of these parcels to National Park Service from the U.S... more
Aug 02, 2012
Apply Today for a National Preservation Conference Scholarship!
Scholarships are available for Washington State residents and students to attend The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Annual Conference in Spokane, October 31-November 3, 2012. Conference scholarships cover conference registration fees, one field session and provide a travel stipend of up to $200. The scholarship is open to professionals, students, volunteers or anyone interested in saving the... moreAug 01, 2012
James William Thomson, Jr. (Jim), former Regional Archaeologist for the Pacific West Region and beloved friend and mentor, passed away in Seattle on July 24th from leukemia-related complications. Jim was valued and respected across the service for his contribution in shaping the System... more
Jul 26, 2012
The National Preservation Institute, a nonprofit organization founded in 1980, educates those involved in the management, preservation, and stewardship of cultural heritage. The 2012-2013 National Preservation Institute seminar schedule is now available online at www.npi.org. The 2012-2013 NPI News Release includes the calendar and seminar descriptions - www.npi.org/NewsRelease2012-13.pdf.... more
Jul 16, 2012
The City of Zillah will celebrate the recently completed move and rehabilitation of the National Register of Historic Places listed Teapot Dome Gas Station. The celebration will take place on Wednesday July 25th at 10:00 am at the new location at 117 First Avenue in Zillah. A few years ago, the City purchased the gas station property after the station was closed and left vacant and subject to vandalism and deterioration. Later the City obtained a Transportation Enhancement grant to... more
Jul 10, 2012
We are offering the Five Lights By Sea tour July 14th at 9:00 to 1:00. There will be two retired Lighthouse Coast Guardsmen on board to tell stories and learn about the past. This tour will embark on an adventure to see many of the 172 islands in the San Juan Islands. We will visit the Five Light Stations that dot the shores of our islands. We give a historical narration of each Lighthouse as we go. It is 60+ miles, but times seems to fly by. For our... more
Jul 09, 2012
Hot off the press, the slate of speakers has been set for the 2012 conference of the Marion Dean Ross/Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians! This year's theme is "Building the Inland Empire: A Closer Look at the Architects and Artisans" and will be held in Spokane, Washington. The following seven will be presenting on Saturday, November 3rd: Phil Gruen Preservation, Authenticity, and the Recent Past in Virginia City, Montana Diana Painter ... more
Jul 03, 2012
It is with regret that the Department of Archaeology... more
Jul 02, 2012
Join us at the Cathlapotle Plankhouse on the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge on July 8 at 2pm for our next Second Sunday event featuring herbalist and educator Judy BlueHorse Skelton. Judy BlueHorse Skelton (Nez Perce/Cherokee), MA, has worked with federal and state Indian Education programs throughout the Northwest for 18 years, creating cultural activities focusing on traditional and contemporary uses of native plants for food, medicine, ceremony, and healthy lifeways. Judy... more
Jun 27, 2012
From the Peninsula Daily News - Photograph by Charlie Bermant
Before Taylor Street in downtown Port Townsend reopened to vehicular traffic Tuesday after a four-month, $3.5 million project that refurbished the top and underneath of the block, there was this whimsical tribute to the Beatles' 1969 “Abbey Road” album cover. The new crosswalk... moreJun 27, 2012
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen is introducing federal legislation to preserve the Green Mountain fire lookout near Darrington.
By Gale Fiege, Herald Writer
DARRINGTON...
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In coordination with the Washington State Department of Commerce, the Planning Association of Washington, and the Washington Cities Insurance Authority, the City of Hoquiam hosts
A Custom Short Course on Local Planning Focusing on Historic Preservation and Downtown Revitalization
Wednesday, July 11, 2012 from 6:30 – 9:30 PM at the Hoquiam City Hall – Council Chambers 609 8th Street in Hoquiam, WA
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Host City Spokane, WA October 31 - November 3
“Beyond Boundaries” is the theme of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s National Preservation Conference, the largest gathering of its kind in the nation... moreJun 19, 2012
A reminder to please join us this Thursday, June 21, 2012 for the Centennial Celebration of the William O. Douglas United States Courthouse and Federal Building in Yakima, Washington. RSVP Please RSVP to register for the Centennial Celebration and the reception at the Capitol... more