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Tag: history

Nov
16

A Proud Heritage – An African American Family History Event

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For African Americans, finding your ancestors can be especially challenging. To celebrate Black History Month, the Tacoma Family History Center is hosting a FREE genealogy workshop designed specifically for individuals > Continue Reading

Apr
12

Pioneer Craft & Music Fest

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Pioneer Craft & Music Fest Saturday, May 14 10am – 2pm Tacoma’s Old Town Park, 2350 N 30th St Experience a variety of heritage crafts, arts activities, demonstrations, and live > Continue Reading

Nov
30

Panic in the Pandemics: HIV and COVID

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World AIDS Day 2021 Panic in the pandemics: HIV and COVID Wednesday December 1 A virtual event, 6-7 pm 2021 marks 40 years since the first five cases of what > Continue Reading

Feb
20

#DesignTheHill – 11th & MLK – Design Lab 1

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It’s time to design the block of 11th and MLK. Come get hands on and lets build our future. This is a public event and all participants can join and > Continue Reading

Feb
1

Black Voices from Tacoma’s Musical Past

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In this presentation, Tacoma music historian Kim Davenport will share stories of black musicians from Tacoma’s past who left an important legacy in our city. Some made Tacoma home while > Continue Reading

Feb
1

A Pioneering Spirit: A Conversation with Artist Dionne Bonner

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Please join us as we share a conversation with artist Dionne Bonner, whose exhibit, “A Pioneering Spirit: A Fight for Liberty and Freedom,” is currently on display in our Tacoma > Continue Reading

Jan
24

Craft Saturday – To Go

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Job Carr Cabin Museum is offering socially-distanced Craft Saturdays. Free craft kits are available from the Museum’s front porch on designated dates. Please use social distancing etiquette when you pick > Continue Reading

Oct
30

Craft Saturday – Holiday Ornament

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In Fall 2020, Job Carr Cabin Museum is offering socially-distanced Craft Saturdays. December 11, 11am-1pm, Holiday Ornament – Pick up a free craft kit from the museum porch on Saturday > Continue Reading

Oct
30

Craft Saturday – Puzzles & Games

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In Fall 2020, Job Carr Cabin Museum is offering socially-distanced Craft Saturdays. November 14, 11am-1pm, Puzzles and Games – Pick up a free craft kit from the museum porch on > Continue Reading

Jul
8

Partnering for Experiential Learning: Fort Nisqually Foundation, GTCF Agency Fundholder

Filed Under: Strengthening Pierce County - Posted @ 6:46pm

Over the past 38 years, Greater Tacoma Community Foundation has seen Pierce County grow and change, but what has remained constant is the passion people bring to building a thriving > Continue Reading