WASHINGTON STATE HISTORY MUSEUM EVENTS, EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS
August
EVENT:
“Northwest Native Arts Market and Festival”
FREE
AUGUST 8 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. & AUGUST 9 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In the Spirit will culminate with a two-day Northwest Native arts market and festival,
in the History Museum’s Boeing Outdoor Amphitheater and Plaza. Check out a variety of
products from some of the best Pacific Northwest weavers, printmakers, carvers, bead
artists and other artisans. Additionally, visitors can experience Native American
culture by taking in live performances by local Native dancers, musicians, and storytellers.
Festival sponsored by Puyallup Tribe of Indians, Quil Ceda Village, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe,
Suquamish Foundation and Squaxin Island Tribe.
EXHIBITS
In the Spirit: Contemporary Northwest Native Arts Exhibit
NOW - AUGUST 30
The Washington State History Museum and the Longhouse Education and Cultural Center at
The Evergreen State College present the fourth annual In the Spirit: Contemporary Northwest
Native Arts Exhibit, a juried art exhibit showcasing the works of contemporary Native
artists. Guests will see how today’s Native art connects traditional artistic heritage and contemporary
forms of expression. The featured artwork is selected by a three-member jury comprised of local experts in
Native American art.
Fast Moving Water: The Hoh River Story
NOW – OCTOBER 18
Acclaimed nature photographer, Keith Lazelle, has captured the beauty of the Hoh River, one of only a few virtually intact rivers in the contiguous United States, in Fast Moving Water: The Hoh River Story. Explore the rich history and cultural significance of this ecosystem, including efforts to protect and preserve it. Organized by the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture at the University of Washington, Seattle, in collaboration with the Hoh River Trust.
Nurses At Your Service: A Century Of Caring
ENDS JULY 5
Rare documents and healthcare equipment uncover a century's development of nursing in Washington in Nurses at Your Service: A Century of Caring. Wars, technology, science, and compassion have drastically changed the field in just 100 years. Organized by the Washington State History Museum and the Washington State Nursing Centennial Consortium.
WITH OUR HANDS: World Folk Art Traditions of Washington
NOW - AUGUST 23
The History Museum and the Washington State Arts Commission have partnered to develop this folk art celebration that will introduce visitors to various folk art traditions; ranging from traditional Chinese paper cutting to Mexican horse hair weaving. The exhibit will feature the history of folk art and folk artists in Washington. A weekend festival with live demonstrations from more than 15 artists will be held April 18 and 19. Organized by the Washington State History Museum and the Washington State Arts Commission.
Women’s Votes, Women’s Voices
NOW - SEPTEMBER 27
This exhibit will highlight the history of the struggle of women to attain the right to vote in our state, in commemoration of the Washington Suffrage Centennial. Hear the story of how women from various ethnic and economic groups achieved a voice in public life, and how women’s voting influenced territorial and state history, such as prohibition laws. The exhibition will feature approximately 200 artifacts, interactive kiosks, and oral histories. Organized by the Washington State History Museum, Washington Women’s History Consortium, and the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture in Spokane.
For more information on these or any other events, exhibits or programs at the
Washington State History Museum, please visit
www.WashingtonHistory.org.
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About the
Washington State History Museum
The Washington State History Museum, flagship of the Washington State Historical Society, is located at 1911 Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma, just off 1-5. The Washington State History Museum presents exhibits, programs and events that bring Washington's history to life. The Washington State Historical Society has been dedicated to collecting, preserving and vividly presenting Washington's rich and varied history since 1891.
HOURS - Wednesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., with extended hours and FREE admission every third Thursday from 2 - 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ADMISSION - $8 for adults; $7 for seniors, age 60
and above; $6 for students and military with valid ID; children, age 5 and below, and members are always
FREE.
CONTACT – 1-888-BE THERE, www.WashingtonHistory.org
Media Contact:
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Washington State History Museum
253-798-5877