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SKATE: Rinks, Derbies & Discos in Washington Skate History

Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma

Lace up your skates and get ready for a roll down memory lane with this new exhibition! Relive the glory of roller disco, couples’ skate, the snack bar, skate fashion, and your favorite skating music. Learn how present-day roller derby and new innovations are enlivening skate culture. The exhibition also explores how skating culture has > Continue Reading

Resilience – A Sansei Sense of Legacy

Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma

February 4-July 7, 2023 Told from the point of view of Sansei (third generation) Japanese Americans, Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy features eight artists whose work reflects on the effects of EO9066 as it resonated from generation to generation. While several of the artists employ traditional Japanese methods in the construction of their work—Lydia Nakashima > Continue Reading

Museum Admission

SKATE: Rinks, Derbies & Discos in Washington Skate History

Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma

Lace up your skates and get ready for a roll down memory lane with this new exhibition! Relive the glory of roller disco, couples’ skate, the snack bar, skate fashion, and your favorite skating music. Learn how present-day roller derby and new innovations are enlivening skate culture. The exhibition also explores how skating culture has > Continue Reading

Resilience – A Sansei Sense of Legacy

Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma

February 4-July 7, 2023 Told from the point of view of Sansei (third generation) Japanese Americans, Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy features eight artists whose work reflects on the effects of EO9066 as it resonated from generation to generation. While several of the artists employ traditional Japanese methods in the construction of their work—Lydia Nakashima > Continue Reading

Museum Admission

SKATE: Rinks, Derbies & Discos in Washington Skate History

Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma

Lace up your skates and get ready for a roll down memory lane with this new exhibition! Relive the glory of roller disco, couples’ skate, the snack bar, skate fashion, and your favorite skating music. Learn how present-day roller derby and new innovations are enlivening skate culture. The exhibition also explores how skating culture has > Continue Reading

Washington State History Museum: Juneteenth Commemoration

Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma

Commemorate Juneteenth at the Washington State History Museum, presenting members of the African American Writers Alliance. Writers will compose and read original works reflecting on items from the WSHS collection and the historical significance of the holiday. In partnership with Write253, guests will also hear local youth writers read original reflections on the significance of Juneteenth, > Continue Reading

Free

Resilience – A Sansei Sense of Legacy

Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma

February 4-July 7, 2023 Told from the point of view of Sansei (third generation) Japanese Americans, Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy features eight artists whose work reflects on the effects of EO9066 as it resonated from generation to generation. While several of the artists employ traditional Japanese methods in the construction of their work—Lydia Nakashima > Continue Reading

Museum Admission

Washington State History Museum: Skate History After Hours

Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma

Enjoy an evening of fun at SKATE History After Hours, June 10, 2023, 7:00-10:00PM! Join us to celebrate SKATE: Rinks, Derbies & Discos in Washington Skate History. Guests will have the chance to explore the exhibition and learn how present-day roller derby and new innovations are enlivening skate culture. Enjoy engaging Q&A sessions with members > Continue Reading

$20 – $30

SKATE: Rinks, Derbies & Discos in Washington Skate History

Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma

Lace up your skates and get ready for a roll down memory lane with this new exhibition! Relive the glory of roller disco, couples’ skate, the snack bar, skate fashion, and your favorite skating music. Learn how present-day roller derby and new innovations are enlivening skate culture. The exhibition also explores how skating culture has > Continue Reading

Resilience – A Sansei Sense of Legacy

Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma

February 4-July 7, 2023 Told from the point of view of Sansei (third generation) Japanese Americans, Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy features eight artists whose work reflects on the effects of EO9066 as it resonated from generation to generation. While several of the artists employ traditional Japanese methods in the construction of their work—Lydia Nakashima > Continue Reading

Museum Admission