The Other Country, a community- based theatrical event for all ages, was staged at the historic Foss Waterway Seaport in August, 2017, with five sold out shows. Those unable to get tickets, or who were out of town, can now enjoy a video of the play, created especially to share with the community. Join us > Continue Reading
Please join us to celebrate the opening of our latest exhibit: "1918: A Year of Destiny" Thursday, June 28, 5 to 7 pm Tacoma Historical Society Museum, 919 Pacific Avenue Events of 1918 left a legacy that echoes down to life in Tacoma a century later – from Camp Lewis, to shipbuilding, to creation of > Continue Reading
Have you ever stood in an old cemetery and thought, "How I wish these stones could talk"? Well, here’s your chance! Tacoma Cemetery, Tacoma Historical Society and the Northwest Room of the Tacoma Public Libraries invite you to experience Tacoma's history as it comes to life in a unique, fascinating way at the Tenth Annual > Continue Reading
Have you ever stood in an old cemetery and thought, "How I wish these stones could talk"? Well, here’s your chance! Tacoma Cemetery, Tacoma Historical Society and the Northwest Room of the Tacoma Public Libraries invite you to experience Tacoma's history as it comes to life in a unique, fascinating way at the Tenth Annual > Continue Reading
Karen Haas and a cast of re-enactors portray fascinating women from Tacoma’s history, going back 150 years. Come at 6:15 for social time prior. Evening begins with the presentation of the Society’s Murray Morgan Award and Alan C. Liddle Award.