Governor Jay Inslee recently proclaimed Saturday, September 28 to be “First Flight Centennial Celebration Day”. Proclamation is in honor of the eight Army airmen who took off April 6, 1924 from Seattle’s Sand Point Naval Air Station to begin their epic journey. They returned 175 days later “victorious” in being the first nation to circle the earth […]
On September 28, You Can Be a Part of Aviation History
Did you know that the record breaking first flight around the world started and ended in the Pacific Northwest? This epic adventure took off in early April, 1924. It was a global race between Argentina, England, France, Italy and America for the prestigious title of being the first nation to circle the world! Eight brave […]
How About a Good Old Fashion Western? Part 2 John Wayne, “She Wore a Yellow Ribbon”, 25 Aug
On Sunday, Aug 25, the unforgettable John Ford Academy Award winning cavalry epic “She Wore a Yellow Ribbon” will come alive at 2 pm on the museum’s big screen in full stereophonic sound. Admission is FREE! This legendary film stars John Wayne in perhaps his greatest roles as Captain Nathan Brittles, an aging, widowed cavalry officer […]
How About a Good Old Fashion Western? Marlon Brando, “One Eyed Jacks”, 24 Aug
Tired of robots, AI and cartoon characters? Well the Lakewood History Museum is having a “Good Old Fashion Western” weekend featuring classic westerns films. The first film will be shown on Saturday, Aug 24 at 4 pm and stars Marlon Brando and Karl Malden in the Academy Award nominated western “One Eyed Jacks”. The film was […]
Labor Day Festival Doubleheader Softball Game at Cheney Stadium
The Fun starts at 10 am, Monday, 2 Sep when the gates open at Cheney Stadium for the 2nd Annual Labor Day Festival honoring our military and civilian labor force. This free event is family oriented and features games, kids train rides, video game truck, bubble station, Live Entertainment plus two exciting volunteer baseball games. First game […]
Help Wanted, Part-Time Volunteer Bookkeeper, Lakewood Historical Society
The Lakewood Historical Society is looking for a part-time volunteer bookkeeper. Position entails light bookkeeping involving donations, rental and supply expenses, membership renewals, etc. Also, entails a one hour in-person or cell monthly Board meeting. Meeting is held at the Lakewood History Museum on the first Tuesday of each month at 3 pm. Lakewood History Museum is […]
Save the Date: “First Flight Around the World” Celebration
The historic First Flight Around the World started and ended at Sand Point, Seattle 100 years ago this September. This epic race began in April 1924 amidst a global effort by America, Argentina, England, France, and Italy to claim the prestige of being the first nation to “Fly Around the World”. The race started on April […]
The Reviews Are In, “Go Tell the Spartans” Veterans Day Film, Thursday, 9 Nov
You won’t want to miss Lakewood History Museum’s special showing of the acclaimed Vietnam film “Go Tell The Spartans” starring Burt Lancaster,Thursday, 9 Nov, 6:30 pm. Checkout these reviews: “Beyond question, the greatest work to date upon the Vietnam involvement. It is one of the noblest films, ever,about men in crisis.” – Cincinnati Enquirer “This is the best […]
Daedalians Flight 22 Meeting Set for 9 Nov, McChord Field
The Flight 22 Chapter of the Order of Daedalians will be hosting its monthly meeting at Habanero’s Restaurant at McChord Field Golf Course on Thursday, 9 Nov. Meeting will start with a social at 11:30 am followed at noon by a presentation on the history of the famous WW II Flying Tigers. A drawing for an […]