Saturday,
July 1, 2006 from 11 am to 3 pm
In The Good Old Summertime!
Take part in a fun, old-fashioned summer event for the whole family! With
games, a pie eating contest, sack races, food, vintage fire engines from the Last Resort Fire Department, classic cars,
and lots of surprises. FREE EVENT. |
Saturday, July 1, 2006 at 1 pm
History Walking Tour
MOHAI presents its annual series of History Walking Tours, with explorations
of local themes and locales led by historians and authors. Join historian
and author Roger van Oosten for a centennial exploration of Seattle's
iconic King Street Station. Start at Union Station. Advance tickets
available from Brown
Paper Tickets. |
Thursday, July
6, 2006 from 10 am to 8 pm
First Thursday at MOHAI
Enjoy free admission and extended hours on First Thursday! |
Saturday, July 8, 2006 at 1 pm
History Walking Tour
MOHAI presents its annual series of History Walking Tours, with explorations
of local themes and locales led by historians and authors. Join celebrated
historian and author Paul Dorpat (of Seattle Now & Then fame) as he leads
you through the life and times of one of Seattle’s most fascinating and
irreverent founders – Henry Yesler. We’ll meet at Ivar’s for a bowl of
world famous chowder, and then head on up the aptly named Yesler Way.
Start at Ivar’s. Advance tickets available from Brown
Paper Tickets. |
Saturday, July 15, 2006 at 11 am
History Walking Tour
MOHAI presents its annual series of History Walking Tours, with explorations
of local themes and locales led by historians and authors. MOHAI executive
director Leonard Garfield and historian Allan Seidenverg will lead this
tour of First Hill – Seattle’s first “society” neighborhood and home to
the Frye Art Museum, St. James Cathedral, historic residences and other
landmarks. Start at the Frye Art Museum. Advance tickets available from Brown
Paper Tickets. |
Monday,
July 17 through Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Special Program For Educators!
MOHAI's popular, three-day intensive study of regional history will focus
on a different theme each day. With lectures from regional scholars and
break out sessions, the Teachers' Institute has recently covered themes
including Native Peoples of the Puget Sound, the WWII Homefront, Life in
Territorial Washington, NW Exploration, and Labor History. This content-driven
week of Pacific Northwest history is designed to strengthen teachers’ knowledge
of our regional history and to support state standards. Credits or clockhours
available. Advance registration is $150 and is available only through Brown
Paper Tickets. |
Saturday, July 22, 2006 at 11 am
History Walking Tour
MOHAI presents its annual series of History Walking Tours, with explorations
of local themes and locales led by historians and authors. Explore the
early history of the East Madison district with UW History PhD candidate
Fred Brown. Learn about the homestead of African American pioneer, William
Grose; the car barn for the Madison Street cable cars; and the cattle
pounds, where city herders once brought stray cattle that illegally roamed
the streets. Start at the corner of 22nd Avenue and E. Olive St., near
the Safeway parking garage. Advance tickets available from Brown
Paper Tickets. |
Saturday, July 29, 2006 at 11 am
History Walking Tour
MOHAI presents its annual series of History Walking Tours, with explorations
of local themes and locales led by historians and authors. MOHAI executive
director and architectural historian Leonard Garfield leads this tour
of downtown Seattle’s historic Pioneer Square neighborhood. The cradle
of urban Seattle is one of the city’s most interesting and dynamic neighborhoods.
See where the city began, and where it always returns for inspiration.
Start at the Pergola in Pioneer Square. Advance tickets available from Brown
Paper Tickets. |
Thursday,
August 3, 2006 from 10 am to 8 pm
First Thursday at MOHAI
Enjoy free admission and extended hours on First Thursday! |
Opens Saturday, August 5, 2006
Picturing The Century
MOHAI presents this special touring exhibit featuring 100 years of photography
from the National Archives. With nearly 160 images, Picturing The Century
is a comprehensive survey of the National Archives' holdings, and a whirlwind
journey through the turbulent 20th century. Watch for a series of lectures
and other special programs to accompany Picturing The Century at
MOHAI. Exhibit closes Sunday, December 17, 2006.
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Saturday, August 5, 2006 at 11 am
History Walking Tour
MOHAI presents its annual series of History Walking Tours, with explorations
of local themes and locales led by historians and authors. Take a walk
on the wild side with historian Roger van Oosten and urban forester Elizabeth
Walker as we hike through Interlaken Park, an oasis of forest in the heart
of Seattle. Become a member of a modern-day corps of discovery as we unveil
the beauty and reveal the history of one of our city's most beautiful,
and hidden, public parks. We will also discuss the challenges of sustaining
this treasured forest in an urban setting. Start at Boyer St. across from
the Boyer Children’s clinic, one block west of 24th. NOTE: This is a hike
that will scale Capitol Hill from Boyer St. to 15th ave. E. The hike will
include travel on dirt paths through the forest; please wear appropriate
shoes. Tour will include lunch. Advance tickets available from Brown
Paper Tickets. |
Saturday, August 12, 2006 at 11 am
History Walking Tour
MOHAI presents its annual series of History Walking Tours, with explorations
of local themes and locales led by historians and authors. In celebration
of MOHAI's display of the National Archives and Records Administration
much anticipated photography exhibit, Picturing the Century (Opening August
5th), this tour will explore our region's most enthralling historic photo
collections. Join MOHAI's librarian, Carolyn Marr, in a VIP look at the
museum's most treasured photographic images, then move on to NARA, Pacific
Alaska Region for an exclusive glimpse at one of the region's most impressive
record-keeping facilities. Start at MOHAI. Advance tickets available from Brown
Paper Tickets. |
Saturday, August 19, 2006 at 11 am
History Walking Tour
MOHAI presents its annual series of History Walking Tours, with explorations
of local themes and locales led by historians and authors. Join MOHAI
Historian Dr. Lorraine McConaghy and Dick Wagner, director emeritus, Center
for Wooden Boats, for a walking tour of Lake Union - the whole lake! This
lake is a wonderful lens to explore the history of Seattle - its native,
maritime, environmental, engineering and industrial history. This is a
LONG walk - six miles, and nearly three hours, and the surface is uneven.
Start at Gas Works Park. Advance tickets available from Brown
Paper Tickets. |
Saturday, August 26, 2006 at 11 am
History Walking Tour
MOHAI presents its annual series of History Walking Tours, with explorations
of local themes and locales led by historians and authors. World War II
was one of the most important events in Seattle's history, leading to
dramatic change in the city's population and economy. Join historian Brian
Casserly on a walking tour of some of the major sites related to the World
War II experience in Seattle. Visit sites such as Victory Square, the
Headquarters for the US Navy in the Northwest, and properties related
to Seattle's Japanese American community. Includes a visit to the observation
desk and Smith Tower. Start at Fairmont Olympic Hotel. Advance tickets available from Brown
Paper Tickets. |
Thursday,
September 7, 2006 from 10 am to 8 pm
First Thursday at MOHAI
Enjoy free admission and extended hours on First Thursday! |
Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at 7:00 pm
pm
Lecture by Bruce Bustard, Curator of Picturing the Century
MOHAI and the National Archives and Records Administration present a special evening with Bruce Bustard,
curator of the exhibit, Picturing the Century and author of the catalog (published by University of Washington Press).
Advance tickets available from Brown
Paper Tickets. |
Thursday,
October 5, 2006 from 10 am to 8 pm
First Thursday at MOHAI
Enjoy free admission and extended hours on First Thursday! |
Opens Thursday, October 12, 2006
ESSENTIAL SEATTLE
MOHAI
presents a major new exhibit examining more than 150 years of Seattle history,
with artifacts, interactive elements and new scholarship. ESSENTIAL SEATTLE
will be accompanied by lectures and a series of special programs.
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Each Sunday, October 8-December 10, 2006, 1:00 pm-4:00
pm
Nearby History—A Seminar for Researchers
and Writers
This ten-session seminar is open to a limited number of “graduates” of
the introductory Nearby History course, who wish to work on a written
product – short story, article, website, screenplay or curriculum. Series
tuition is $325 for members or $375 for general public. Please call 206-324-1126
to register.
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Opens Saturday,
October 28, 2006
Norman Rockwell's Home For The Holidays
No illustrator better expressed the ideals of the
American middle class during the 20th century than Norman Rockwell, and
MOHAI is proud to present this exhibit from the Norman Rockwell Museum in
Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Featuring dozens of original holiday covers
from the Saturday Evening Post, this special display will inspire
memories and demonstrate the power of hand-drawn illustrations to new generations.
Norman Rockwell's Home For The Holidays closes Monday, January 17,
2007. |
Thursday,
November 2, 2006 from 10 am to 8 pm
First Thursday at MOHAI
Enjoy free admission and extended hours on First Thursday! |
Friday, November 3, 2006 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
History Makers
MOHAI honors an important local family and/or business as part of the
museum's annual gala in support of K-12 education programs. Register by
calling MOHAI at 206-324-1126.
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Saturday,
November 25, 2006 at 11 am (broadcast live on KBCS 91.3 FM)
"Sandy Bradley's POTLUCK Holiday Reunion"
Come to MOHAI for this festive annual gathering of musician Sandy
Bradley and her performer friends from around the region. Plus,
The Canote Twins and lots of surprises! Tickets available in September
2006. |
Thursday,
December 7, 2006 from 10 am to 8 pm
First Thursday at MOHAI
Enjoy free admission and extended hours on First Thursday! |
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