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First Thursday FREE and open 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan.1 |
Who Owns Antiquity? State Property or Global Heritage Tuesday, Jan. 13, 7 p.m. Dr. James Cuno, President and Director of The Art Institute of Chicago. Should antiquities be viewed as the property of the states where they are found or as global heritage? Presented by the World Affairs Council – Click here for more information. |
DISCOVERING A-Y-P: A Community Research Project
Saturday, January 17 – 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Learn how to research and interpret historical evidence connected with the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition with the objective of increasing awareness of, and appreciation for, Seattle’s first World’s Fair. FREE. Registration is requested. To register, visit www.ayp100.org. Advanced registration for all Discovering AYP workshops and seminars is requested, but not required. For more information, contact Helen Divjak at helen.divjak@seattlehistory.org or 206.324.1126, ext.30 or Lorraine McConaghy at lorraine.mcconaghy@seattlehistory.org or 206.324.1685 ext.23.
West Seattle Branch, Seattle Public Library 2306 42nd Ave. SW |
DISCOVERING A-Y-P: A Community Research Project
Saturday, January 17 – 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Learn how to research and interpret historical evidence connected with the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition with the objective of increasing awareness of, and appreciation for, Seattle’s first World’s Fair. FREE. To register, visit www.ayp100.org. Advanced registration for all Discovering AYP workshops and seminars is requested, but not required. For more information, contact Helen Divjak at helen.divjak@seattlehistory.org or 206.324.1126, ext.30 or Lorraine McConaghy at lorraine.mcconaghy@seattlehistory.org or 206.324.1685 ext.23.
Redmond Library
15990 NE 85th, Redmond |
DISCOVERING A-Y-P: A Community Research Project
Tuesday, January 20, 6:00 –8:00 p.m. Learn how to research and interpret historical evidence connected with the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition with the objective of increasing awareness of, and appreciation for, Seattle’s first World’s Fair. FREE. Registration is requested. To register, visit www.ayp100.org. Advanced registration for all Discovering AYP workshops and seminars is requested, but not required. For more information, contact Helen Divjak at helen.divjak@seattlehistory.org or 206.324.1126, ext.30 or Lorraine McConaghy at lorraine.mcconaghy@seattlehistory.org or 206.324.1685 ext.23.
Rainier Beach Branch, Seattle Public Library 9125 Rainier Ave. S. |
Is it Time for a New, New Deal? Thursday, January 22, 7p.m With every pundit you read, the comparisons are made: we are in the grips of the worst economic downturn since the 1930s. Now, a new U.S. President enters office with the challenge of improving the U.S. economy. Can the past teach the future a lesson? Are we really facing another Great Depression? Join WPA historian Roger van Oosten for a provocative, informative and engaging talk on the similarities, and differences, between the 1930s and 2008. Learn how FDR and his team dealt with economic calamity, discover some surprising facts about what the New Deal accomplished in Seattle, and understand the steps President-elect Obama might take to right the economy. Roger van Oosten is a local WPA historian who frequently lectures and gives tours about the impacts, successes and missed opportunities of the New Deal era. Tickets available at www.brownpapertickets.com, or 1-800-838-3006. $5-MOHAI members, $8-general public. |
DISCOVERING A-Y-P: A Community Research Project - Seminar Saturday, January 24 1-3 p.m. Enhance your research and writing skills. Recommended to researchers who have attended a Discovering A-Y-P workshop and useful for those planning to present at Discovering A-Y-P conference on October 3. Free. To register, visit www.ayp100.org. Advanced registration for all Discovering AYP workshops and seminars is requested, but not required. For more information, contact Helen Divjak at helen.divjak@seattlehistory.org or 206.324.1126, ext.30 or Lorraine McConaghy at lorraine.mcconaghy@seattlehistory.org or 206.324.1685 ext.23. |
“Paying Their Own Passage: Voluntary Black Migration to
Washington State” Opens January 31 A special display, originally prepared by Esther Hall Mumford, documents the experiences of people of African descent who voluntarily migrated to the U.S. and eventually Washington State. In partnership with the Black Heritage Society of Washington State, Inc., |
First Thursday FREE and open 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb 5, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. |
Show Me the Lincolns! -Presidents Day special admission Monday, February 16 $5 for adults, 1ยข for kids 12 and under. |
The Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons Opens Saturday, February 14. Runs through May 17 See all the beloved Warner Bros. characters: Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Daffy Duck, Tweety Bird, Yosemite Sam in this overview of the legendary animation studio. Drawings, paintings, cels, film and related objects show what making a cartoon involved before computers. |
DISCOVERING A-Y-P: A Community Research Project
Tuesday, February 17, 6:00 –8:00 p.m. Learn how to research and interpret historical evidence connected with the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition with the objective of increasing awareness of, and appreciation for, Seattle’s first World’s Fair. FREE. To register, visit www.ayp100.org. Advanced registration for all Discovering AYP workshops and seminars is requested, but not required. For more information, contact Helen Divjak at helen.divjak@seattlehistory.org or 206.324.1126, ext.30 or Lorraine McConaghy at lorraine.mcconaghy@seattlehistory.org or 206.324.1685 ext.23. Registration requested.
Issaquah Library 10 W. Sunset Way, Issaquah |
DISCOVERING A-Y-P: A Community Research Project
Tuesday, February 21, 1 – 3 p.m. Teaching citizens how to research historical evidence connected with Seattle’s first World’s Fair. FREE but registration is requested. Go to www.ayp100.org. Questions? E-mail lorraine.mcconaghy@seattlehistory.org or helen.divjak@seattlehistory.org.
North Bend Library 115 E. 4th St., North Bend, WA |
Get Looney at MOHAI! Saturday, February 21, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Eoin us for a full day of fun for families with face painting, cartooning workshops, caricature artists, crafts, gallery tours, and a special visit from Bob Abrams who worked as a cartoonist for Warner Bros. and others. Kids 12 and under are free. Adults pay regular admission. Check www.seattlehistory.org for schedule soon. |
DISCOVERING A-Y-P: A Community Research Project - Seminar at
MOHAI Saturday, February 28 1-3 p.m. Enhance your research and writing skills. Recommended to researchers who have attended a Discovering A-Y-P workshop and useful for those planning to present at Discovering A-Y-P conference on October 3. Free. Registration is requested. To register, visit www.ayp100.org. Advanced registration for all Discovering AYP workshops and seminars is requested, but not required. |
First Thursday FREE and open 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 10am -8 pm |
Beyond the Broom - 30th Anniversary of Washington Women in
Trades Association
Thursday, March 5, 6:00 p.m. Free (1st Thursday is free admission.)
Join a panel of women who have worked/are working in the
trades, from a Rosie the Riveter to the 2008 Student of Promise. Hear their
struggles, their dreams, what’s changed and what hasn’t. Join us after the
discussion for cookies and coffee, and an opportunity to speak directly with
these remarkable women. |
Photographing the Fair: The A-Y-P Photos of Frank H.
Nowell and Others Saturday, March 7 through December 2009 100 years ago Seattle hosted its first World’s Fair. Step back in time and see the grandeur and the pageantry as well as the aspects peculiar to 1909 in this remarkable photography exhibit. |
Pacific Northwest Historians Guild Conference:
“Meet me at the Fair” Exploring the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Saturday, March 7, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Reception evening of March 6.
Plenary speaker: Michael J. Herschensohn Luncheon speakers: Paula Becker and Alan Stein, HistoryLink Register online at www.brownpapertickets.com or 1-800-838-3006. Register by mail by sending a check to 4843 50th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116. Full details will be available at www.pnwhistorians.org in the near future. |
Souvenirs and Stories: A Salute to 1909
Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Join collectors of all stripes to share A-Y-P memorabilia and stories. Visitors can also attend a collection care workshop, enjoy refreshments, live music, and stylish 1909-era costumes from Goodwill’s vintage fashion collection. In the lively spirit of Seattle’s first World’s Fair, awards will be given to collectors in several categories. KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio is sponsoring the event and will be recording personal memories related to the fair throughout the day. Free with museum admission. |
DISCOVERING A-Y-P: A Community Research Project
Saturday, March 21, 1:00 -3:00 p.m. Learn how to research and interpret historical evidence connected with the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition with the objective of increasing awareness of, and appreciation for, Seattle’s first World’s Fair. FREE. Registration is requested. To register, visit www.ayp100.org. Advanced registration for all Discovering AYP workshops and seminars is requested, but not required. For more information, contact Helen Divjak at helen.divjak@seattlehistory.org or 206.324.1126, ext.30 or Lorraine McConaghy at lorraine.mcconaghy@seattlehistory.org or 206.324.1685 ext.23.
Burien Library 14700 6th Avenue SW, Burien |
DISCOVERING A-Y-P: A Community Research Project - Seminar
at MOHAI Saturday, March 28, 1-3 p.m. Enhance your research and writing skills. Recommended to researchers who have attended a Discovering A-Y-P workshop and useful for those planning to present at Discovering A-Y-P conference on October 3. Free. Registration is requested. To register, visit www.ayp100.org. Advanced registration for all Discovering AYP workshops and seminars is requested, but not required. |
First Thursday FREE and open 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Thursday, April 2, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. |
DISCOVERING A-Y-P: A Community Research Project
Tuesday, April 14 , 1:00 -3:00 p.m. Learn how to research and interpret historical evidence connected with the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition with the objective of increasing awareness of, and appreciation for, Seattle’s first World’s Fair. FREE. Registration is requested. To register, visit www.ayp100.org. Advanced registration for all Discovering AYP workshops and seminars is requested, but not required. For more information, contact Helen Divjak at helen.divjak@seattlehistory.org or 206.324.1126, ext.30 or Lorraine McConaghy at lorraine.mcconaghy@seattlehistory.org or 206.324.1685 ext.23.
Bellevue Regional Library 1111 110th Ave. NE, Bellevue |
Oral History Workshop Saturday, April 18, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Join us for a day-long training in the practice of recording oral history interviews. What are the options for recording? What are the ethical and legal considerations in interviewing? What is transcription? What are your options for preserving your audio and video oral history interviews? How can you get the best interview? What are some ethical considerations in interviewing? What is transcription? How can you get the best interviews? Please bring your lunch with you. Registration available at www.brownpaperticekts.com, $40 MOHAI members/$50 general, $5 day-of fee. |
DISCOVERING A-Y-P: A Community Research Project -Seminar Saturday, April 18, 1 – 3 p.m.
Teaching citizens how to research historical evidence
connected with Seattle’s first World’s Fair. FREE but registration is requested.
Go to www.ayp100.org. Questions?
E-mail
lorraine.mcconaghy@seattlehistory.org or
helen.divjak@seattlehistory.org.
Bellevue Regional Library 1111 110th Ave. NE, Bellevue |
MOHAI’s Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon Thursday April 23 |
DISCOVERING A-Y-P: A Community Research Project -Seminar
at MOHAI Saturday, April 25, 1:00-3:00 p.m Enhance your research and writing skills. Recommended to researchers who have attended a Discovering A-Y-P workshop and useful for those planning to present at Discovering A-Y-P conference on October 3. Free. Registration is requested. To register, visit www.ayp100.org. Advanced registration for all Discovering AYP workshops and seminars is requested, but not required. |
AKCHO (Association of King County Historical
Organizations) Annual Awards. Details coming soon. Tuesday, April 28 |
First Thursday FREE and open 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. |
A-Y-P Walking Tour with Seattle Architecture Foundation Thursday, May 7, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Stroll the site of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition – now the UW Campus. Tickets available through www.brownpapertickets.org, $10 for MOHAI members, $15 for general, $15 on day-of. Tickets available soon! |
The Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons- Last Day Sunday, May17 |
Arts and Crafts Movement in the Pacific Northwest Runs May 30 through October 4 Don’t miss this exceptional exhibition showcasing significant buildings and interiors, furniture, glass, metalwork, ceramics, textiles, fine arts, graphics and book arts, and photography with over one hundred objects drawn from public and private collections. Based on the acclaimed book by the same name written by Larry Kreisman and Glenn Mason. Saturday, May 30 - January 18, 2010 |
Memorial Day Monday, May 25, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free museum admission for all veterans and members of the Armed Forces. |
First Thursday FREE and open 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. |
A-Y-P Walking Tour with Seattle Architecture Foundation Thursday, June 4 6:00-8:00 p.m. Stroll the site of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition – now the UW Campus. Tickets available through www.brownpapertickets.org, $10 for MOHAI members, $15 for general, $15 on day-of. Tickets available soon! |
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Symposium
Saturday June 20 - Sunday, June 21
Attend all or part of a full weekend symposium consisting
of five lectures that set the stage for understanding this exposition in the
context of its predecessors and followers and important nationwide civic and
parks movements. The symposium includes lectures and panel discussion,
breakfast, box lunch and refreshments, and a campus walking tour. Full details
and advanced registration at
Historic Seattle
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Teachers Institute
July 20- 24
Intensive workshops on regional history with regional
scholars and experts. Credits and clock hours available. Details coming soon. |
First Thursday FREE and open 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Thursday, July 2 |
A-Y-P Walking Tour with Seattle Architecture Foundation
Thursday, July 2, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Stroll the site of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition –
now the UW Campus. Tickets available through www.brownpapertickets.org, $10 for
MOHAI members, $15 for general, $15 on day-of. Tickets available soon! |
Teachers Institute
July 20- 24
Intensive workshops on regional history with regional
scholars and experts. Credits and clock hours available. Details coming soon. |
First Thursday FREE and open 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug 6 |
A-Y-P Walking Tour with Seattle Architecture Foundation
Thursday, Aug. 6, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Stroll the site of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition –
now the UW Campus. Tickets available through www.brownpapertickets.org, $10 for
MOHAI members, $15 for general, $15 on day-of. Tickets available soon! |
First Thursday FREE and open 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3 |
A-Y-P Walking Tour with Seattle Architecture Foundation
Thursday, Sept. 3 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Stroll the site of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition –
now the UW Campus. Tickets available through www.brownpapertickets.org, $10 for
MOHAI members, $15 for general, $15 on day-of. Tickets available soon! |
First Thursday FREE and open 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 |
A-Y-P Walking Tour with Seattle Architecture Foundation
Thursday, Oct 1, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Stroll the site of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition –
now the UW Campus. Tickets available through www.brownpapertickets.org, $10 for
MOHAI members, $15 for general, $15 on day-of. Tickets available soon! |
Discovering A-Y-P Conference Saturday, October 3, 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.IDetails available in summer 2009. |
First Thursday FREE and open 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5 |
History Makers- MOHAI’s Annual Gala
Friday, Nov. 6
At the Naval Reserve Building (Armory) in Lake Union Park. |
Oral History Workshop
Saturday, Nov, 7, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m
Join us for a day-long training in the practice of
recording oral history interviews. What are the options for recording? What are
the ethical and legal considerations in interviewing? What is transcription?
What are your options for preserving your audio and video oral history
interviews? How can you get the best interview? What are some ethical
considerations in interviewing? What is transcription? How can you get the best
interviews? Please bring your lunch with you. Registration available at
www.brownpaperticekts.com, $40 MOHAI members/$50 general, $5 day-of fee |
Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 11
Free admission to veterans & members of the Armed Forces.
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An Introduction to Nearby History
Saturday, November 14, 9:30-4:30
Details and instructions on how to register available in
summer 2009. |
Thanksgiving Day - CLOSED Thursday, November 26 |
Annual Christmas Ships Parade
Tuesday, Dec. 1
Enjoy the parade of Christmas ships with hot chocolate and
music. |
First Thursday FREE and open 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 |
Annual Holiday Tea Saturday, Dec. 12, 2:00-4:00pm |
Christmas Day - CLOSED Friday, Dec. 25 |