In an effort to open such a treasure trove wider than ever before, Museum volunteers and staff members have explored the less frequented places in the collection in order to bring to light uncommon historical items of special interest and significance.
Come aboard the educational kids cruise to Blake Island. Join local experts on birds, history, boats and geology while onboard the historic steamer.
Please join us as we circumnavigate the island aboard the Virginia V. Tickets are $175 each. Adults only.
This monthly family friendly day at the museum will offer extended open hours (10am to 4pm), crafts, a story time and fun for all ages. Third Saturday of the month.
In an effort to open such a treasure trove wider than ever before, Museum volunteers and staff members have explored the less frequented places in the collection in order to bring to light uncommon historical items of special interest and significance.
The Museum will host extended hours, open till 7pm, to celebrate the opening of this exhibit.
Back by popular demand! Join the Vashon Heritage Musem at the Vashon Theatre for screening of “The Maury Island Incident” followed by a talk by film makers Scott Schaefer and Steve Edmiston.
Join ASU Law Professor Robert Miller (Eastern Shawnee Tribe) and Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, Brandon Reynon (Puyallup Tribe) as they discuss the history and continued impacts of the Doctrine of Discovery. The Doctrine deprived indigenous peoples of their land claiming that, because it was not under the flag of a sovereign Christian nation, it could be taken by whoever “discovered” it.
This monthly family friendly day at the museum will offer extended open hours (10am to 4pm), crafts, a story time and fun for all ages. Third Saturday of the month.
Join tour guide Chris Austin (The Mostly True Vashon Tours) on a flashlight tour of Vashon Town. Enjoy fun stories from Vashon’s history, meet apparitions of islanders past and enjoy spooky characters from Vashon stories
Join this Zoom panel discussion inspired by our Special Exhibit "We The People". Panelists include Dr. Allison Jansen, Dr. Bruce Haulman, and Gib Dammann.
This project was supported in part by a grant from 4Culture.
