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Annual Spring Gala and Online Auction
Join the Southwest Seattle Historical Society for our Annual Spring Gala and Live Auction on Friday, April 11 from 6 to 8:30pm at Salty’s on Alki! Enjoy live music from…
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Bid to Support Local History!
Annual online auction April 7 through April 10 Register today to bid to support local history! Our annual online auction is one of our biggest fundraiser events of the year. Featuring unique…
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Alki History Walking Tours
Learn about the history of Alki Beach, the peoples who have lived here and how settlement by various groups and individuals has left its mark on Alki. Visit historic and…
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Artistic and Life-Like: Photography in Washington, 1850-1900
Artistic and Life-Like: Photography in Washington, 1850-1900 Thursday April 10 2025 at 6pm via Zoom Join the Southwest Seattle Historical Society and photographer and historian Tim Greyhavens for a presentation…
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Seattle’s Forest: The West Duwamish Greenbelt
The city’s largest contiguous forest, the West Duwamish Greenbelt, covers more than 500 acres and spans more than four miles along the Duwamish Peninsula. Its ridges, river, and creeks formed…
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Browse SWSHS Collections Online!
Browse select photographs from our collection of over 10,000 objects online organized by neighborhood and content themes. Start Browsing! Looking for something specific? The entire museum catalog is available for…