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Washington State Historical Society Speakers Bureau

by Charles Hansen

For 40 years Humanities Washington has offered the Speakers Bureau program, a roster of traveling experts who provide presentations on history, politics, music, philosophy, spiritual traditions, and everything in between. Organizations can host Speakers Bureau presenters as a way to offer rich programming that is relevant and engages a broad audience. 

We can even apply for a subsidy to help cover the associated costs. Read more about the Speakers Bureau: https://www.humanities.org/program/speakers-bureau/

”The Washington State Historical Society partners with our communities to explore how history connects us all.”

Washington State Historical Society | 1911 Pacific Avenue | Tacoma, WA 98402

“Founded in 1891 and now into its second century of service, the Washington State Historical Society is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and vividly presenting Washington’s rich and storied history. The Historical Society offers a variety of services to researchers, historians, scholars, and lifelong learners, as well as operating the State History Research Center and the Washington State History Museum.” – https://www.washingtonhistory.org/about/

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Washington State History Museum 2024 Events

by Charles Hansen

 

Free Admission and Performances at the Washington State History Museum on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Commemoration January 15, 2024 – Free admission 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Performances at 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM FREE
Commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with free admission and programming at the Washington State History Museum. The event will feature two performances of the new play Where the Blooming Flowers Meet the Sky by local performer and playwright Darryin B. Cunningham.
The play centers around the story of Zhuli, a young artist who is writing a new book of poetry. As she struggles to find her voice, three prominent ancestors from the 1960s civil rights era visit her and impart their wisdom from their experiences, helping Zhuli to find her voice. The event is presented with Tacoma Arts Live.

More information: https://www.washingtonhistory.org/event/mlk-2024/

Other Events at the Washington State History Museum this year https://www.washingtonhistory.org/exhibitions-events/

Washington State Historical Society Celebration

by Charles Hansen

 

WSHS
 

 You’re invited! Join us to celebrate.
January 18, 2018, 5:00 PM, with special guest Governor Jay Inslee.

Celebrate new galleries in the Great Hall of Washington History
We’re celebrating the opening of our recently renovated galleries in the Great Hall of Washington History and you are invited! Please join us for a performance, remarks, and a ribbon cutting on January 18 (Third Thursday).
This event will mark the completion of two galleries, recently renovated thanks to financial support from the State of Washington capital budget. The State’s contribution to revitalizing the Great Hall supports our mission to partner with our communities to explore how history connects us all.
Hear from special guest Governor Jay Inslee at the ribbon cutting ceremony with community partners and exhibit contributors.
5:00 PM – Program
  • See the award-winning Living Voices perform the multimedia theatrical performance Northwest Passages
6:00 PM – Remarks and Ribbon Cutting
  • Remarks from dignitaries with special guest Governor Jay Inslee
  • Ribbon cutting and welcome to the Great Hall
  • Light refreshments on the Mezzanine
Free and open to the public. We hope to see you there.