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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!
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Or shop for other unique items at our on-line gift shop.
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.
Members: download a Board election ballot here.
We now offer a PDF version of our newsletter, Past Times, via e-mail. To sign up for the digital newsletter, subscribe via e-mail. If you'd like to receive the newsletter by e-mail along with a variety of other updates and information, subscribe to our Friends of the Issaquah History Museums mailing list.
View most recent
newsletter here.
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Join us on Saturday, December
6th for our annual Holiday Open House.
From 10am-4pm visitors are invited to shop for handmade holiday items, have
a photo taken with Santa Claus, make a craft, and enjoy refreshments
and holiday cheer. If your child is interested in participating in the craft, or you would like more information about the event, please call the Society offices at (425) 392-3500 or e-mail Karen at . |
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2008-09 Issaquah & Superior Mine Hikes Sundays: December 7, April 5 |
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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. |
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2008-09 Grand Ridge Mine Hikes Sundays: February 1, June 21 |
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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. |
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.
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
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