CELEBRATE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. AT THE WASHINGTON STATE HISTORY MUSEUM
FREE Admission and Performances in Honor of Dr. King
TACOMA–Jan. 6– Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the
Washington State History Museum with
performances, a keynote address, a jazz exhibit, and extended hours and FREE admission to the
History Museum all day, January 18.
The History Museum is extending operating hours until 6 p.m. during this
celebration of Dr. King’s life.
At 11 a.m., catch a screening of Tacoma’s Civil Rights Struggle: African
Americans Leading the Way, a documentary about Tacoma’s civil rights activists by Sidney
Lee. The film will be shown again at 1 p.m.
Lyle Quasim, former secretary of the Washington State Department of Social and
Health Services and a civil rights activist, will deliver a keynote address about the
importance Dr. King’s life and legacy at 2 p.m.
Directly following Quasim’s address, the
Kim Archer Band will perform songs of tribute to Dr. King.
While at the History Museum, check out
Jackson Street After Hours:
The Roots of Jazz in Seattle
This annual event brings in around 1,800 guests annually.
Join the History Museum in paying homage to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with this program designed to inspire and enlighten.
Schedule:
11 a.m.Screening of Tacoma’s Civil Rights Struggle: African Americans Leading the Way
1 p.m. Screening of Tacoma’s Civil Rights Struggle: African Americans Leading the Way
2 p.m. Keynote address by Lyle Quasim, former secretary of the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services and a civil rights activist
3 p.m. Performances by the Kim Archer Band
Jackson Street After Hours: The Roots of Jazz in Seattle on display from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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High resolution photos are available on our
online image gallery, or upon request from Kimberly Adams, public relations coordinator.
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:
Kimberly Adams
public relations coordinator
Washington State History Museum
253-798-5877