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CONGRATULATIONS! Telling the West Duwamish Greenbelt forest’s story leads to major award
April 22, 2026 12:28 pm
The Southwest Seattle Historical Society is getting the word out about a major award for the environmental historian who developed part of its closing-soon ...
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VIDEO, PHOTOS: Rising ‘Tides’ gala generosity floats Southwest Seattle Historical Society past challenges that could have sunk new exhibit
April 11, 2026 10:52 pm
Story by Tracy Record Photos by Torin Record-Sand or West Seattle Blog “Then 2025 hit.” Culture/arts institutions from coast to coast would understand the ...
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Harbor Island landmark to ‘come alive with two nights of tours immersing you in true tales you’ve likely never heard
April 10, 2026 5:16 pm
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(WSB photos) If you’ve crossed the West Seattle Bridge, you’ve seen the site that most know as “the old grain silos.” You might even ...
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Two new reasons to visit Duwamish Tribe’s Longhouse in West Seattle
April 10, 2026 11:54 am
The Duwamish Tribe Longhouse and Cultural Center in West Seattle has two new reasons for you to visit – venue and events coordinator Victoria ...
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4 reasons the next 3 days are big for Southwest Seattle Historical Society and people interested in history
April 8, 2026 4:41 pm
(Southwest Seattle Historical Society photo) The Southwest Seattle Historical Society is expanding days/hours you can visit the Log House Museum on Alki. That’s one ...
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HAPPENING NOW: You can bid for unique items in Southwest Seattle Historical Society’s online auction!
April 6, 2026 9:00 am
This is a big wweek for the one of our area’s premier cultural organizations, the Southwest Seattle Historical Society – this Friday is its ...
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BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: Alki Lumber’s last West Seattle customer
March 27, 2026 8:54 pm
Earlier this week, we reported that – after more than a century – Alki Lumber would officially close its West Seattle Triangle location at ...
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Explore Alki history on this year’s free walking tours
March 21, 2026 10:31 pm
(WSB file photo) The Southwest Seattle Historical Society has another series of Alki History Walking Tours planned for the next half year, leaving the ...
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Breakfast with a side helping of memory-sharing! YMCA’s Camp Colman breakfast has something extra this year
March 18, 2026 8:59 am
Though it’s more than an hour away, the YMCA‘s historic Camp Colman holds a special spot in many West Seattleites’ hearts. This Saturday (March ...
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Big plans for the future of our past: Southwest Seattle Historical Society invites you to upcoming gala
March 14, 2026 9:00 pm
We can learn from and celebrate the past as we head into the future, and the Southwest Seattle Historical Society is leading the way. ...
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