About the Issaquah History Museums
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Issaquah History Museums
P. O. Box 695
Issaquah, Washington 98027
Main Office:
Gilman Town Hall
165 SE Andrews Street
Issaquah, WA 98027
Phone: (425) 392-3500
Fax: (425) 392-4236
What We Offer:
- Guided Tours
- Group Presentations
- Special Events & Public Programs
- Research
- Volunteer Opportunities
The Issaquah History Museums are a a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, tax ID #23-7425589. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
We receive generous support from the City of Issaquah, 4Culture, and supporters like you.
Staff
| Museum Director | Erica S. Maniez | erica.maniez@issaquahhistory.org |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Karen Klein | karen.klein@issaquahhistory.org |
| Collections Manager | Julie Hunter | julie.hunter@issaquahhistory.org |
| Archives Specialist | Julia Belgrave | julia.belgrave@issaquahhistory.org |
Board of Directors
Ed Seil, President
Jean Cerar, Vice President
Lee Haro, Treasurer
Tom Anderson, Secretary
Bill Bergsma, Jr.
Marilyn Boyden
Bob Brock
Barb DeMichele
Al Erickson
Ric Patterson
Suzanne Suther
Organizational Background
In 1972, a group of residents came together to form the Issaquah Historical Socety. In 2004 we became the Issaquah History Museums. The mission of the Issaquah History Museums is is to discover, preserve and share the history of Issaquah and nearby vicinity.In order to fulfill this mission, our chief goals are:
- to document, protect and interpret historic artifacts, sites and information
- to promote local history and heritage to community members and visitors alike
- to serve the community through education and cooperation
- operation of two museums with changing exhibits
- caring for a collection of artifacts and photographs
- collaborating with the School District to provide tours and make our resources available to them via traveling history kits
- publication and dissemination of historic information in the form of books, brochures and newsletters
- educating the public about history and historical resource preservation through special programs, our web site, and a research center
- working with community groups to provide historic interpretation in conjunction with various events
- interpreting the historic rail line through operation of a trolley
Other articles on this topic:
- Membership Information: Becoming a Friend of the Issaquah History Museums
- Past Times Newsletters
- Issaquah Historical Society Bylaws (as amended August 18, 2010)
- History of the Issaquah History Museums
