For 61 years, the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act barred Chinese laborers from entering the United States and prevented those who did from becoming naturalized citizens. Applicants were questioned in detail at US ports of entry about their families and villages in China.
Learn how to create your own DIY toys out of recycled materials with Seattle ReCreative! This open-ended workshop combines innovation, creative reuse, environmental stewardship, and lots of fun. From flying robots to ninja fairies, Seattle ReCreative staff will be on hand with the expertise and materials to bring your vision to life!
Television news has been called the first draft of history, but collections of local news broadcasts are scarce. Join Hannah Palin, the Moving Image Curator at the UW Libraries, and Stephen Groening, Assistant Professor of Cinema and Media Studies at UW, for a discussion of the importance of local television news and how the University of Washington is working to help preserve this significant historical record.
Light up your art with Foxbot Industries as we make light-up greeting cards. Learn how to make circuits, build with LED lights and copper tape, and design a gift to light up someone's day!
MOHAI and the 5th Avenue Theatre are excited to offer a free public performance of Northwest Bookshelf. With witty lyrics and enchanting music, each story comes to life in delightfully entertaining musicals. Take a musical journey, meet zany characters, explore the world from new points of view, and discover the rich history and cultural diversity of the Pacific Northwest.
MOHAI invites you to an exclusive preview of Seattle Style: Fashion/Function. Join members and friends to see the exhibit before it opens to the public.
Much of the clothing available today is made unethically, worn briefly, and discarded in a landfill when trends change.
Drop by the brand new MOHAI Mercantile (formerly the MOHAI Store) for a special Mother's Day inspired pop-up shop featuring a variety of unique gifts and goods from local artists and designers.
The special exhibit Seattle Style: Fashion/Function features a small sample of glamorous garments from MOHAI's collection. Here is an opportunity to join exhibit curator Clara Berg for a sneak peek of her favorite hidden garments from the MOHAI vault!
The special exhibit Seattle Style: Fashion/Function features a small sample of glamorous garments from MOHAI's collection. Here is an opportunity to join exhibit curator Clara Berg for a sneak peek of her favorite hidden garments from the MOHAI vault!
The special exhibit Seattle Style: Fashion/Function features a small sample of glamorous garments from MOHAI's collection. Here is an opportunity to join exhibit curator Clara Berg for a sneak peek of her favorite hidden garments from the MOHAI vault!
Since Volunteer Park's purchase in 1876, it has grown from a desolate cemetery to an Olmsted-designed landscape that is one of the most beloved gathering places in the city. Join Jennifer Ott as she uncovers how Volunteer Park's designers, caretakers, and users have shaped its ever-evolving landscape.