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Beyond Alki – New Exhibit at the Log House Museum
Alki was first called sbaqʷabqs. It means prairie in Lushootseed, the language of Coast Salish people. It describes how this place looked—grassy plains and scattered stands of fir trees. Settlers…
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Out of Many, One
Out of Many, One is an initiative from Washington State America250 bringing museums and communities together to identify and exhibit an object from local collections that reflects as aspect of the…
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West Seattle Art Walk on Alki!
The West Seattle Art Walk is a celebration of local artists, galleries, and businesses coming together to showcase the rich tapestry of artistic talent in our neighborhood. Held every second…
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Browse SWSHS Collections Online!
The Southwest Seattle Historical Society promotes inclusive local history of the Duwamish Peninsula through education, preservation and advocacy. The SWSHS’s collections include over 10,000 artifacts, objects, oral histories, archives, and…