Submitted by Tacoma Historical Society. Black Civil War Veterans in Washington StateAuthor Talk & Book SigningPresented by Cynthia A. Wilson November 8th @ 6:30pmTHS Museum406 Tacoma Ave S Join Tacoma Historical Society for our November monthly program, presented by author and researcher Cynthia A. Wilson. Cynthia will be discussing her newest publication “Civil War Veterans […]
Author Talk & Book Signing: Black Civil War Veterans in Washington State
Black Civil War Veterans in Washington StateAuthor Talk & Book SigningPresented by Cynthia A. Wilson Friday, November 8th @ 6:30pmTHS Museum – 406 Tacoma Ave S Join Tacoma Historical Society for our November monthly program, presented by author and researcher Cynthia A. Wilson. Cynthia will be discussing her newest publication “Civil War Veterans in Washington State.” […]
Star of Destiny Awards
Star of Destiny AwardsNovember 16th, 20241pm-4pmDystopian Brewing Company611 S Bakers St Join Tacoma Historical Society for our annual fundraising event, the Star of Destiny Awards! This year’s event will feature keynote speakers WA State Chief Historian John C. Hughes and Tacoma Historian Ed Echtle. Hughes and Echtle will speak on their recent publications about the historic […]
City of Destiny Festival: Sunday, October 27
City of Destiny FestivalOctober 27th, 2024 – 11am-3pm Edison Square – 5415 S Tacoma Way Join Tacoma Historical Society for a celebration of Tacoma’s diverse history! This year’s theme is the history of fashion and retail in Tacoma. The festival will highlight changes in fashion and consumer experience from 1880 to the 2000s! This event is FREE […]
2nd Annual City of Destiny Festival
City of Destiny FestivalSunday, October 27 – 11am-3pmEdison Square – 5415 South Tacoma Way Join us for a celebration of Tacoma’s diverse history! This year’s event centers on the history of fashion and retail in Tacoma. The festival will highlight changes in fashion and consumer experience from 1880 to the 2000s. This event is free […]
Tacoma Historical Society, Oct. 14
Tacoma Historical Society will hold its Annual Membership Meeting on Monday, October 14, beginning at 7pm. The meeting will be held at the THS Museum, 406 Tacoma Avenue South. We are so fortunate to have Eli Moreno as our presenter. Eli is the developer of Old City Hall. He will provide us with a progress report, show […]
Annual Membership Meeting
Tacoma Historical Society will hold our Annual Membership Meeting on Monday, October 14, beginning at 7pm. The meeting will be held at the THS Museum, 406 Tacoma Avenue South. We are so fortunate to have Eli Moreno as our presenter. Eli is the developer of Old City Hall. He will provide us with a progress […]
Disposable Fashion: 1960s Paper Dress Fad
Submitted by Tacoma Historical Society. Friday, September 13th6:30pm406 Tacoma Ave S Join Tacoma Historical Society for our September monthly program presented by THS Director, Jessica Smith. Jessica will be discussing one of THS’s most intriguing textile artifacts, the Tacoma News Tribune paper dress. Learn more about the paper dress fad that captured the imagination of […]
Call for Vendors: City of Destiny Festival
Vendor applications are now open for the 2nd Annual City of Destiny Festival! This event is a multi-faceted free community festival that will include info booths, free activities, food, and performances to be held at Edison Square. This year’s theme centers on the history of fashion and retail in Tacoma. The festival will highlight changes […]