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06/19/2026

In the rising tide of Seattle's gentrification and displacement, what does it take to hold on to a place—and a history?

The latest video for the Black Washington app from BLK WINS highlights Wa Na Wari, a Black art center and cultural gathering space in Seattle's Central District that has transformed a fifth-generation family home into a powerful force against displacement.

For more than 70 years, the Green family has cared for this house as the neighborhood changed around it. Today, Wa Na Wari uses art, storytelling, and community engagement to preserve Black history, foster Black joy, and create a permanent cultural home in a rapidly changing city.

Featured in the Black Washington app, Wa Na Wari is one of more than 60 stories exploring the people, places, and moments that have shaped Black history across Washington State. Through photographs, maps, oral histories, videos, and educational resources, the award-winning app brings these stories to life and invites communities statewide to contribute their own.

Download the Black Washington app and discover the stories that continue to shape our state: blackwashington.app

It's FREE Third Thursday today, June 18, 2026, from 3:00–8:00 PM!Join us for a special Juneteenth Commemoration and enjo...
06/18/2026

It's FREE Third Thursday today, June 18, 2026, from 3:00–8:00 PM!

Join us for a special Juneteenth Commemoration and enjoy free museum admission and an evening of history, culture, and community.

At 4:00 PM, our Juneteenth Commemoration begins featuring remarks and performances by Eva Abram of Rainwater Storytelling, singer and musician Jason Turner, musician Naby Camara, African dancer and drummer Baba Kauna Mujamal, and Kamau Ron Taplin.

While you're here, explore our newest exhibitions! Including: "WINNERS!" featuring trophies and triumphs from Washington's past, and "Our Voices," which includes stories from Washington's Southeast Asian refugee communities. Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Washington State History Museum and America's 250th at "Thirty Years and Counting" and "An American Experiment (Washington's Version.)"

https://bit.ly/exhibitsevents

06/17/2026

July 4, 2026, will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Be a part of this historic milestone! Discover local events happening across Washington with statewide partners at our events calendar: https://america250wa.org/events/

Musician, athlete, labor advocate, civic leader, and activist Powell S. Barnett was a towering and influential figure wh...
06/12/2026

Musician, athlete, labor advocate, civic leader, and activist Powell S. Barnett was a towering and influential figure whose impact stretched from the coal mines of Roslyn to Seattle’s vibrant Black arts and culture community.

Barnett broke barriers as the first Black member of Seattle’s formerly all-White Musicians Union and helped strengthen countless community organizations throughout the Central District.

Today, his legacy lives on at Powell Barnett Park in the Central District. Over the last fifty years the park has hosted music festivals, community celebrations, civil rights demonstrations, public art projects, and neighborhood revitalization efforts.

Explore our newest Black Washington entry on Powell Barnett Park, created in collaboration with his granddaughter!

Download the FREE Black Washington app to learn more about the people, places, and moments that shaped Black history across our state: blackwashington.app

06/11/2026

Did you know Seattle was home to the first American team to win the Stanley Cup? In 1917, the Seattle Metropolitans made hockey history. See this story and more at the Washington State History Museum https://bit.ly/30yearsandcounting

Celebrate Juneteenth with us at the Washington State History Museum on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 4:00 - 6:00 PM for ...
06/10/2026

Celebrate Juneteenth with us at the Washington State History Museum on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 4:00 - 6:00 PM for an evening of free performances, storytelling, music, and community.

We're honored to welcome award-winning storyteller, actress, and keynote speaker Eva Abram of Rainwater Storytelling.

Known for bringing history to life through powerful storytelling and character portrayals, Eva has captivated audiences across the country and internationally. Her performances draw on history, folktales, and lived experiences, inviting audiences to laugh, learn, reflect, and connect. A recipient of the 2022 J.J. Reneaux Emerging Artist Award from the National Storytelling Network, Eva has portrayed trailblazing figures including Shirley Chisholm, Bessie Coleman, and Rosa Parks, illuminating stories that continue to inspire today!

The evening will also feature performances by Jason Turner, Naby Camara, Baba Kauna Mujamal, and Kamau Ron Taplin.

Presented as part of Washington State: America's 250th 'We the People Lecture Series' and the museum's Juneteenth commemoration.

https://bit.ly/juneteenthwshm

06/09/2026

Art of the Game has come to the Washington State History Museum!

One medallion and multiple stickers are hidden around the museum, inside and out. Museum hours today are 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Don't forget to tag our friends at Visit Tacoma-Pierce County and happy hunting!

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1911 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA
98402

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Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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