Join MOHAI and the Pacific Northwest Historians Guild for a series of social history walking tours around Seattle this summer. This tour, led by Miriam Roskin, starts and ends at the east side of Oxbow Park and explores the colorful past and vibrant present of one of Seattle's oldest and most intriguing neighborhoods.
Chief Seattle's daughter Kikisoblu (c. 1820 – 1896), also known as Princess Angeline, was a frequent subject of photographs, including the now iconic image taken by Edward Curtis. This program seeks to understand the legacy of Kikisoblu, putting images of her in conversation with historic and personal stories of her life. Curtis's photograph of Kikisoblu will be on display during the program, along with rarely seen material from MOHAI's collections.
Hop aboard Seattle's historic steamship, the SS VIRGINIA V, on Father's Day to explore the inner-workings of steam engines and discover what makes these powerful machines go. Dive into the history of mail delivery on Lake Union by planes, trains, and steamships. All tickets include a complimentary scoop of Blue Bird Ice Cream!
Secure your bragging rights for this exclusive MOHAI soiree featuring a very special guest: Bobo, Seattle's beloved gorilla. Bobo captured the imagination of children and adults alike as one of the premier attractions at Woodland Park Zoo in the 1950s and 1960s, and later was a treasured icon at MOHAI. Join MOHAI as we celebrate Bobo's legacy with a 1950s-themed party, complete with music, great food, wine, and priceless selfie opportunities with Bobo.
Take advantage of the sunny weather to make cyanotypes, or sun prints, with local artist Isobel Davis. Learn how to use natural and manmade objects and paper cutouts on photo-reactive paper to create your unique sun print!
Join MOHAI and the Pacific Northwest Historians Guild for a series of social history walking tours around Seattle this summer. This tour, led by Julian Barr, traces a queer history of Pioneer Square from 1890 to the present, starting at the corner of Washington Street and Second Avenue.
Explore the Native history of Seattle's waterways with Muckleshoot Tribe Historian Warren King George, aboard the SS VIRGINIA V. Learn about Coast Salish peoples' traditional and current uses of Lake Union's abundant natural resources and the ecosystem's resiliency in the face of urban growth.
Much like the fictional character Forrest Gump, George Guttormsen's life intertwined with significant figures and events and left a mark on Washington State history. Guttormsen defended local author Betty MacDonald from defamation charges, worked with celebrated congressman Marion Zionchek, and played quarterback in the historic 1926 Rose Bowl. Join Bob Royer, HistoryLink's board chair and partner at Gallatin Public Affairs, as he follows the twists and turns of George Guttormsen's life and the local 20th century history it illuminates.
Romanticized images of Kikisoblu (Princess Angeline), taken by Edward Curtis and others, were part of a much broader stereotypical trope that continues to impact present-day representations of indigenous women. Meet contemporary artists and scholars who resist these colonial narratives, shattering stereotypes and celebrating Native American culture.
Join historian Roneva Keel for a tour of Seattle's North Lake Union, starting in Fremont. This case study, set in the early 1900s, reflects Seattle's larger transformation into the manufacturing and trade center of the Pacific Northwest. Learn about the people, businesses, and technological innovations that drove Seattle's urban revolution, through the entwined histories of labor and industry, race and ethnicity, immigration, and Northlake's ever-changing environment.
Engineering meets playtime. Learn about LED lights and circuits with local artist Brian Morris while building your own Fantasy LED Ball.
In 1917, the United States entered The Great War to fight alongside European allies. But Washington's homefront experience began long before the country entered the war. Led by historian Lorraine McConaghy, this "Readers' Theater" allows participants to speak the history they are discovering. Explore how the war impacted Washington—and how Washington impacted the war.