Piece to PiecesMay 10th, 20246:00pm-8:00pmTHS Museum – 406 Tacoma Ave S Join Tacoma Historical Society for our May monthly program presented by artists Patsy Surh-O’Connell, Linda Owen, Emma Ozaki, Bella Kim, Chami Jo Ro & Myo Hee Hall. Patsy, Linda, Emma, Bella, Chami Jo and Myo Hee will discuss their art pieces made from upcycled donated […]
We Want Pockets Workshop
Submitted by Tacoma Historical Society. Back By Popular Demand! Have you ever wondered why women’s clothing has such tiny pockets—or no pockets at all? Are you tired of having a pocket deficiency? Do you want pockets now? Join THS for a workshop on the history of women’s pockets, learn why they became so rare, and […]
I Can Fix That Workshop
Submitted by Tacoma Historical Society. Join THS for a workshop on the history of mending and learn how to mend your clothing from simple patches to the more artistic style of visible mending. Workshop tickets cost $10 and will include the historic talk and project instruction. All supplies are provided. Basic Hand sewing skills encouraged. […]
Thanks, It’s Thrifted
Submitted by Tacoma Historical Society. Join Tacoma Historical Society for our April monthly program presented by THS director Jessica Smith. Jessica will discuss the history of second-use clothing, from used clothing peddlers in Europe to the advent of Thrift Stores in America and the modern popularity of Thrifting in pop culture & fashion. Jessica will […]
Judged By Fashion: Clash of Fashion, Society & Woman’s Worth
Join Tacoma Historical Society for our March monthly program presented by THS curator Elizabeth Korsmo & THS director Jessica Smith. Elizabeth & Jessica will discuss how society in the 19th-21st centuries has judged women for their clothing. Using historical evidence and anecdotes, they will compare Victorian beauty standards to modern beauty standards to show how […]
Bustles to Blue Jeans Exhibit Opening
120 Years of Tacoma FashionFriday, February 2 – 6:30pmTacoma Historical Society Museum – 406 Tacoma Ave S Join us for the grand opening of our newest exhibit, Bustles to Blue Jeans: 120 Years of Clothing Tacoma. Explore where Tacoma’s residents shopped and what they wore from 1880 to the 2000’s. Learn about manufacturing textiles and try […]
History: 1939 New Year Baby
Randall Matthewson, featured in the Tacoma Times as the “1939 New Year Baby,” was photographed on December 28, 1939. His mother and sister are standing nearby. Randall was the son of Wesley and Christine Matthewson, who resided at 4837 South D Street.
The Trains Are Here: Dreams and Dispossession Exhibit Closing
December 16, 2023 – 6:30pmTacoma Historical Society Museum – 406 Tacoma Ave S Get up close with some awesome model trains, learn a little about each of them and help us commemorate the day the first train arrived in Tacoma! If you haven’t yet had the chance to visit our “Dreams and Dispossession” exhibit, this […]
South Tacoma Train Shops
Join Tacoma Historical Society for our December Monthly Program presented by Port of Tacoma Commissioner, John McCarthy. John will be sharing the history of the Northern Pacific Railway’s repair yards that were once located in the South Tacoma neighborhood where he grew up. Refreshments will be provided. Doors open at 6:00pm for exhibit viewing, talk […]