The City of Tacoma Historic Preservation Office presents Virtual Heritage Cafe: Broadening Horizons in Historic Preservation. Co-sponsored by Tacoma Historical Society and Historic Tacoma. In January of 2020, the National Register of Historic Places shared that, of the more than 95,000 entries on the list, only 2% of those places focus on the experiences of > Continue Reading
The City of Tacoma Historic Preservation Office presents Virtual Heritage Cafe: Broadening Horizons in Historic Preservation. Co-sponsored by Tacoma Historical Society and Historic Tacoma. Second Use Building Materials has been reclaiming building materials for reuse in the Puget Sound region since 1994, and opened its retail store in Tacoma in 2017. They salvage materials and > Continue Reading
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 Historical Society museum. The exhibit features oil paintings and biographical information which bring to life the journey of a handful of African American pioneers who > Continue Reading
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 others were merely guests for a time, but all added to the artistic vitality of our community while confronting the realities of discrimination. The presentation > Continue Reading
Join us for the Exhibit Opening of Dreams & Dispossession: The Railway Comes to Tacoma with special keynote speaker Ethelda Burk. The Tacoma we know today was shaped by its origins as a railway terminus for the Northern Pacific Railway. The railroad brought new people, new industries, new opportunities, and new conflicts into the area. > Continue Reading
Join Tacoma Historical Society for a historic walking tour of the Prairie Line Trail in downtown Tacoma. The tour will be lead by renowned local historian, Michael Sullivan, who will share the history of how the Northern Pacific Railroad shaped the city we know today. The walk covers about a mile and begins at Tollefson > Continue Reading
Join Tacoma Historical Society in celebrating the 150th Northern Pacific Commemoration with a movie night at the Museum! Enjoy snacks and a FREE showing of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's 1961 film "Ring of Fire", a thrilling train adventure. After the 1 & 1/2 hour film we'll discuss some behind-the-scenes info!While we have chairs at the museum, feel free > Continue Reading
Join Tacoma Historical Society Movie Night at the Museum as we celebrate the 150th Northern Pacific Commemoration! Come enjoy a snack and special showing of 1982's "The Grey Fox" starring Richard Farnsworth. Based on the true story of Canada's first train robbery, "an aging but gentlemanly stagecoach robber is released from prison and decides to > Continue Reading
Tacoma Historical Society invites you to their 17th Annual Tacoma Veterans Day Celebration , November 11, 2023 at 11am. Event will feature a special speaker, music from the 133d Washington Army National Guard Band, and Colors presented by the All-City Junior ROTC Color guard. This event is free and all are welcome. Get your tickets > Continue Reading
Join Tacoma Historical Society for our May monthly program presented by artist's Patsy Surh-O'Connell, Linda Owen, Emma Ozaki, Bella Kim & Myo Hee Hall. Patsy, Linda, Emma, Bella and Myo Hee will discuss their art pieces made from upcycled donated Korean Hanbok dresses. Each artist will share their experience and what the project meant to > Continue Reading
