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The Issaquah History Museums discover, preserve and share the history of Issaquah, Washington and its environs. Issaquah History On-Line is a place to learn more about the museums, events, and the history of our town. Welcome!


Become a Member

Find out more about becoming a member. Members receive discounts on gift shop purchases and many event and activity fees. Members also pay no admission fee to visit the museums.

 

Receive Our Newsletter By E-mail

Starting in April 2008, we will offer a PDF version of our newsletter, Past Times, via e-mail. To sign up for the newsletter via e-mail, contact our office. You can also let us know if you prefer to receive the newsletter via US Mail.
 

Browse our Online Gift Shop

Can't make it in to the museums? Shop for unique items at our on-line gift shop. New items include the Pictorial History of Preston Mill and the Pictorial History of the High Point Mill.

 

Visit Our Museums

The Issaquah Depot and the Gilman Town Hall offer a variety of visitor experiences for guests of all ages.

 

Upcoming Events:

Issaquah & Superior Mine Hike Saturday, May 17
Volunteer Awards Night Thursday, May 22
Issaquah & Superior Mine Hike Sunday, May 25
Downtown History Hike Saturday, June 28
Issaquah & Superior Mine Hike Saturday, June 28
Grand Ridge Mine Hike Sunday, June 29
Restoration Shop's Olde Junke Sale Sunday, June 29
Heritage Day Friday, July 4
Annual Train Show Saturday, July 26
Summer History Program: High Point & Preston Saturday, July 12
Autumn History Program: Issaquah's Oral History Project Saturday, October 11

                          

Learn about Issaquah's History and Historic Buildings

  • Search for the topic of your choice using the search function on the menu at left.

  • Read about Issaquah's history in the Research Information section of this web site!

  • See Issaquah's historic buildings "Now and Then" - and learn their histories, in our Buildings and Sites section.

Become an Important Historic Figure!

Expand your knowledge of local history and build community by becoming a docent at one of our two museums. New docents greet visitors during one four-hour shift a month at the Issaquah Depot or Gilman Town Hall. For more information - or to sign up for a training session - call Karen at (425) 392-3500 or e-mail .

 

2008 Issaquah & Superior Mine Hikes
 Saturdays January 19th, March 1st, April 19th, May 17, May 25, June 28

Led by volunteer Steve Grate, the hike takes visitors to the site of one of Issaquah's mine workings. Registered hikers and members of the public will gather at the Issaquah Depot at 10 AM for a brief presentation and slide show on the history of the Issaquah & Superior mining operations. Hikers will leave from the Depot afterwards. The hike will last about 2.5 hours and cover approximately two miles over easy terrain.

Hikes require advance registration and the completion of a release form. Contact the IHS office at 425/392-3500 or info@issaquahhistory.org for a registration form, or download a form from our site. The form and payment of the activity fee must be received by the Wednesday before the hike to hold your place. Hikes are held rain or shine. We recommend that you bring water and a sack lunch, and request that you leave animal companions at home.

 

2008 Grand Ridge Mine Hikes
 Saturdays February 16th, March 15th, April 19, June 29

Led by volunteer Steve Grate, the hike takes visitors to the site of one of Issaquah's mine workings. Registered hikers and members of the public will gather at the Issaquah Depot at 10 AM for a brief presentation and slide show on the history of the Grand Ridge mining operations. Hikers will leave from the Depot afterwards. The hike will last about 3.5 hours and cover approximately three miles over moderate terrain.

Hikes require advance registration and the completion of a release form. Contact the IHS office at 425/392-3500 or info@issaquahhistory.org for a registration form, or download a form from our site. The form and payment of the activity fee must be received by the Wednesday before the hike to hold your place. Hikes are held rain or shine. We recommend that you bring water and a sack lunch, and request that you leave animal companions at home.

 

Heritage Day - Friday, July 4, 2008
Part of Issaquah's Down Home 4th of July Celebration
Our sixth annual Heritage Day celebration will be held in and around the Depot on Wednesday, July 4 from 11 AM until 2 PM. Participants will have the opportunity to churn butter, wash and wring out clothes the old fashioned way, operate the historic pump car, and many other activities. Don't miss this chance to get your hands on history!

 

Summer History Program
High Point & Preston
Saturday, July 12, 2008, 11am

Eric Erickson will speak on the history of High Point and Preston, two towns that sprang up as part of the local lumber and logging industry.

Issaquah Train Show - July 26, 2007
Issaquah Depot, 10 AM - 4 PM

Model trains will be on display, and in motion, at the Issaquah Depot. The Northwest Z Scalers will have their z-scale (very small, for the uninitiated) layouts on display and the Puget Sound Lego Train Club will host a large Lego layout that is popular with kids. The Issaquah Depot's newly operational locomotive will also be out on the tracks, puttering back and forth. Other enthusiasts will have their own models on display, and the Depot’s own layout will be operating. The train show is free with museum admission ($2 adult, $1 children, family pass available).

Autumn History Program
Issaquah's Oral History Video Project
Saturday, October 11, 2008, 11am

Preview a series of film shorts that feature oral history narration by Issaquah's history makers! In 2006 we interviewed 25 long-time residents of Issaquah. Each film short features excerpts from their interviews, along with narration and still images. The film shorts will eventually air on Channel 21, Issaquah's cable station. This is your opportunity for a sneak peak!

 

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