Join the Southwest Seattle Historical Society for the grand opening of its new interactive exhibit, Beyond Alki, on Thursday, August 20 from 5-7:30-pm 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 who accessed federal land grants arrived in 1851 and called this place “Alki.” Alki translates to “by and by” in Chinook Jargon, a trade language of the era. They envisioned a major city from this shore.
As Seattle grew, so did the Duwamish Peninsula – industry developed, waterways changed, and forests disappeared (almost). Newcomers arrived in waves and built homes, schools, businesses, and neighborhoods.
Beyond Alki explores the people, places, and communities of West Seattle and the Duwamish Peninsula.
A grand opening celebration will be held on Thursday August 20 from 5-7:30pm at the Log House Museum. Visitors are invited to visit the museum beginning Saturday, August 8 on Washington Museum Day while installation, including new signage for the exterior of the city landmarked building, continues.
This exhibit is supported by generous sponsors and funders. Including 4Culture, Nucor Steel, the Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation, Maritime Washington National Heritage Area, City of Seattle Office of Arts and Culture, the Norcliff Foundation, the West Seattle Garden Tour, Mechanics Bank, and the City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods.
