the Heritage Advisor
The newsletter of the Association of King County Historical Organizations
view on-line at www.4culture.org/heritage/advisor   

AKCHO welcomes new members year round. Individual memberships are $15. Organization memberships are $35. Join more than 150 individuals and organizations supporting heritage work and historic preservation in King County. For more information and an application form, visit http://www.akcho.org/members.php.

ANNUAL AKCHO AWARDS CEREMONY, APRIL 22, AT MOHAI
We hope to see you there! Full story below in "Calendar" section.

LODGING TAX LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
by Lara Holman-Garritano, 4Culture

One of the first actions taken by 4Culture's Board of Directors back in 2003 was to make extension of the use of King County's Lodging Tax for Culture a priority. King County's Lodging Tax for culture is the primary revenue source for 4Culture's funding programs, supporting more than 250 arts and heritage projects annually in every corner of King County. The original state legislation allocating this funding for culture included an end date of 2012.

Over the last four years, 4Culture, along with the cultural community at large, has been engaged in a conversation with state legislators about culture in King County: discussing the impact of cultural organizations and activities in every state legislative district, the importance of these funds to constituents, and the enhanced quality of communities resulting from public investments in the arts and local history.

This year, the Washington State Legislature took action and made a statement about the role of arts and heritage in our community. With Representatives Ross Hunter (D-48) and Lynn Kessler (D-24) as champions in the House, and Senator Ed Murray (D-43) as a champion in the Senate, an amended version of SB 6638 was passed by the Legislature and has been sent on to be signed by Governor Gregoire. SB 6638 extends use of King County's Lodging Tax for Culture after 2020, and includes provisions for funding between 2012 and 2020.

The amended version of the bill added an expiration date of July 1, 2009. According to Jim Kelly, 4Culture Executive Director, "This is only a temporary solution, and it will require a continued legislative effort in the 2009 session, but passage of this bill in 2008 is a huge step forward."

Governor Gregoire plans to appoint a study group to look at the uses of all visitor taxes, including Lodging Taxes, prior to the 2009 legislative session. SB 6638 ensures that when the study group meets, cultural funding will already be on the books. It is expected that the legislature will move next year to remove the 2009 expiration date, with the cultural funding piece remaining intact.

A full description of SB 6638 and the history of its progress through the 2008 legislative session can be found at www.4culture.org/lodging_tax.htm.

Ed. Note: The May issue of Heritage Advisor will include a comprehensive recap of heritage projects funded in the 2008 legislative session.

PRESERVATION LOBBY DAY 2008
by Flo Lentz, Preservation 4Culture

Last month I had the pleasure of participating in Preservation Lobby Day, an annual event that brings historic preservation advocates from around the country together with our Congressional delegations in Washington, D.C. Sponsored by Preservation Action and four other national organizations, Lobby Day is a chance for our elected officials (and their staffs) to hear from constituents first-hand about how important federal support is to the success of local preservation work. It's an opportunity for us to thank them for past efforts, and to report on current needs in the field and upcoming projects worthy of their attention. Last but not least, it's a chance to ask for their support on specific items in the FY2009 Budget.

True to tradition, the largest contingent attending Lobby Day was from Washington State, including eight of us from King County. All of our many meetings and events on the Hill were smoothly choreographed by Jennifer Meisner and her staff at the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation. After a preliminary day of training in the fine art of lobbying, we jumped into our scheduled appointments. Our King County crew had very positive meetings with both Senator Murray's and Senator Cantwell's staffs, with Representative Dave Reichert's staff, and with the director of Governor Chris Gregoire's Washington office. Perhaps the highlight was a face-to-face half-hour meeting the Representative Jim McDermott.

We made an "ask" for increased funding for our State Historic Preservation Office in Olympia, for Tribal Historic Preservation Offices around the state, and for special funding for more Historic Resource Inventory work. We voiced our support for a bill that would provide increased access to the Federal Investment Tax Credits (for smaller preservation projects in smaller communities), and for continued funding for Save America's Treasures and Preserve America grant programs. We also told them about the growing local interest in creating a National Maritime Heritage Area in Puget Sound/Western Washington, of which King County would be an integral part. Given the political challenges of this election year, it's hard to say how preservation will fare in the budget, but Lobby Day is clearly an effort well worth making.

PRESERVATIONISTS DEFEND SEATTLE LANDMARKS PROCESS
by Joe Follansbee, AKCHO

Historic preservation supporters in Seattle have rejected a call by former city preservation officer Art Skolnik for a review of the city's landmarks preservation process. Skolnik, a vocal critic of the process, spoke before a meeting March 21 at City Hall of the Seattle City Council's Planning, Land Use, and Neighborhoods Committee. The committee heard a report by the city's historic preservation program on the potential for landmarking up to 38 downtown buildings. During the public comment period, Skolnik said the landmark process "entraps and victimizes" property owners. He called for a task force that would suggest ways to reduce what he called a burden on property owners.

More than a dozen historic preservation supporters rejected Skolnik's allegations, saying the city's landmark program, while imperfect, was fair and successful. Speakers included downtown property owners, architects, and preservation professionals. Only one property owner spoke in support of Skolnik's task force proposal. Organizations speaking in support of the historic preservation program included the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation, Historic Seattle, the Maple Leaf Community Council, AKCHO, and Allyson Brooks, the state historic preservation officer. Further discussion of the meeting can be found in Crosscut.

(Joe Follansbee is Vice President of AKCHO.)

Ed. Note: Historic Seattle is holding a Landmark Nomination Workshop on April 26. The day-long program will include presentations by Seattle's top preservation experts.

SOUND OFF - A Chance to Speak Your Mind

PARTNERSHIP FOR PRESERVATION
By Elizabeth P. Stewart, Renton History Museum and Richard R. Anderson,
Northwest Railway Museum

"Partnerships" is the watchword of the heritage community now. Smart alliances between institutions are one way to do more with less—and aren't we all trying to do that?—but they also sharpen the skills of heritage professionals. Most importantly, partnerships allow organizations with similar goals and complementary strengths to accomplish bigger things than either could do alone.

The Renton History Museum (RHM) and the Northwest Railway Museum (NRM) recently forged a partnership around the historic reconstruction of a mid-20th century coal mine car. Our alliance is a great example of this successful "like goals/complementary strengths" formula. Both museums are committed to the preservation of historic objects and the highest standards of collection care; in fact, in early 2007 NRM opened their new Conservation and Restoration Center (CRC), a state-of-the-art collection care facility.

When the Renton History Museum discovered that our mining car had fallen into disrepair, we knew we did not have the technical expertise to restore this significant object correctly. Here is where our complementary strengths came in. Knowing that the CRC staff had the required skills, RHM staff approached them with the idea of a joint reconstruction-preservation education project. Thanks to a grant from 4Culture's Heritage Special Projects program, Railway Museum staff are contributing their skills and specialized knowledge to the mine car's proper treatment, while Renton History Museum concentrates on developing brochures, web updates, and docent training materials about preservation. NRM can complete the project for considerably less money than an outside consultant, while RHM focuses on education and interpretation.

This kind of partnership is clearly a win-win-win situation, for the two heritage organizations involved and the public. Such cooperation strengthens both organizations, while raising the profile of history in our community. For more information, see http://www.rentonwa.gov/living.

MORE HERITAGE NEWS

SEATTLE NAMES DIRECTOR FOR AYPE CENTENNIAL EVENTS
Michael Herschensohn, former executive director of Northwest Folklife, has joined Seattle's Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs to manage the citywide Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) Centennial celebration in 2009. A century ago, the AYPE attracted 3.7 million visitors to Seattle and showcased Washington as an international gateway. The AYPE Centennial will feature a variety of exhibitions and other cultural projects, including historical and photography books and a postcard collection. Celebrations begin early next year, with official kick-off at the Northwest Folklife Festival in May 2009.

IF YOU DESCRIBE IT, THEY WILL COME
One of the hot topics at AKCHO's annual "Idea Explosion" last September was how to cultivate and maintain an active volunteer team. One suggestion was that museums or historical societies develop "job descriptions" for their volunteers. Recruitment can be enhanced by describing the skills, experience and temperament needed for volunteers to be happy and beneficial to an organization. Several AKCHO organizations already have taken this step and prepared concise job descriptions for volunteer opportunities within their organizations. Visit Wing Luke Asian Museum and Renton History Museum for great examples!

ARBOR ARDOR
The Black Diamond Historical Society will celebrate Arbor Day at the Historic Black Diamond Depot Museum on Saturday, April 19, 2008, from noon to 2 p.m. Bring a flowering plant (no trees please) and help your child plant it in the garden on the Museum grounds, located at 32627 Railroad Avenue in Black Diamond.

HISTORYLINK'S OWN KNIGHT WRITER
HistoryLink.org proudly announces that Dr. Antonio Sanchez, whose essays on Spanish exploration are part of the HistoryLink collection, is receiving the formal Decoration of Spanish Knighthood granted on behalf of His Majesty the King Juan Carlos I de Borbon and the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Dr. Sanchez will be receiving The Royal Order of Merito Civil.

EPHEMERA GOES DIGITAL
Staff members in the University of Washington Libraries Digital Collection group have created a Pamphlet and Textual Ephemera Collection that is now available online. The collection includes vintage pamphlets, books, and theater programs, and it covers development in turn-of-the-last century Seattle, tourism in Washington State, and the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition of 1909. Check out http://content.lib.washington.edu/ptecweb.

NORTHWEST HISTORIANS REACH OUT
The Association of Northwest Historians is working to expand the scope of its organization beyond its traditional base of academicians to include also high school history teachers, archivists, and staff members of historical societies and museums. For more information about the Association's April 5 meeting in Ellensburg, send a query to sarek@wsu.edu.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST HISTORY CONFERENCE
The Washington State Historical Society, permanent sponsor of the Pacific Northwest History Conference, announces that registration is now open for the 61st Conference, which takes place this year in Corvallis, April 17-19. Historians, teachers, students, history enthusiasts, and the general public will gather to consider the Conference theme, "Across Time and Terrain in the Pacific Northwest." The weekend includes an associated meeting of the Northwest Oral History Association. Program and registration materials are available at www.washingtonhistory.org/wshs/hrc/conferences.htm.

RUMMAGE AND TREASURES SALE
Discovery Modelers Education Center is holding a Rummage and Treasures Sale in the Armory Building at Lake Union Park on Saturday, April 19th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost to participate is free for distributing information, or $20 per table to sell. Items to sell can be new or used, maritime or non-maritime. Activities for the public, especially children, are also encouraged, and space for activities is free. Contact Alice Winship, 206-448-0707 or walice1@qwest.net for more information.

THIS TRAIN IS BOUND FOR NORTH BEND
The Northwest Railway Museum's regular train season starts up again this month. The train runs on weekends, from Snoqualmie to North Bend and back. Also, tickets for the special "Day Out with Thomas" train tour go on sale to the general public on April 19. For details, check www.trainmuseum.org.

BOOSTING COLLECTIONS CARE
The Institute of Museum and Library Services, in cooperation with the American Association for State and Local History, announces the second round of competition to receive, for free, the new IMLS "Connecting to Collections Bookshelf." This core set of books and online resources pertains to the care of collections and s small and mid-sized libraries and museums with essential, permanent resources needed to improve the condition of their collections. Eligible institutions must be not-for-profit, cannot be federally funded, and must have a special collection in need of help. Deadline is April 30. www.aaslh.org/

CONFERENCE ON LABOR AND GLOBALIZATION
A conference connecting the labor histories of immigrant and indigenous communities with contemporary globalization is being held at Simon Fraser University on June 6-8. The conference is being presented in collaboration with The Pacific Northwest Labour History Association and the Labor & Working Class History Association. For more information, visit www.pnlha.org.

CALL FOR PAPERS ON PRESERVATION
Abstracts or proposals for formal papers or work-in-progress reports are being solicited for the 2008 annual meeting of the Marion Dean Ross/Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians, which will take place October 2-4 in Tacoma. Proposals are encouraged that address the conference theme: "Re-Use, Recycling, and Rebirth: Architecture and Preservation in the Pacific Northwest." Abstracts are due on or before April 30, 2008. Contact Caroline Swope, Historic Tacoma, Cswope@sscd.ctc.edu for more information.

CELEBRATE NEARBY HISTORY'S FIRST DECADE
Students and friends of the Museum of History & Industry's various Nearby History courses and workshops are invited to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the nation's most successful local history program. Those attending Nearby History's 10th Birthday Party are invited to share local history projects and interests, as well as learn about Dr. Lorraine McConaghy's plans for the program in the future. Free admission. The party takes place Thursday, May 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at MOHAI, 2700 24th Avenue E, Seattle.

NEW DIRECTION FOR NORDIC
According to the Ballard News-Tribune, focus groups have been meeting to give input on the design of the Nordic Heritage Museum at its future site on Market Street in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood. The 75,000 square foot museum aims to become an international level institution emphasizing Nordic design, culture and heritage, while also showcasing local Scandinavian history and art.

LOST AND FOUND DEPARTMENT
The Center for Wooden Boats reports that on a windy day a while back, staff members found an empty barrel floating beside the dock - it was the barrel that had held their priceless umiak paddles. "After many rescue missions and some thoughtful, yet anonymous, returns, we have managed to wrangle about 13 paddles back to a MUCH heavier barrel," CWB reports. But a dozen paddles still remain at large. If you spot a stray somewhere between Lake Union and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, contact 206-382-2628 or cwb@cwb.org.

THE ONLY THING CERTAIN IN LIFE
If you've already done your taxes for this year, here's something to look forward to next year: the Internal Revenue Service has redesigned Form 990. Heritage organizations that are 501(c)(3) nonprofits will begin using these new forms in tax year 2008 (to be filed in 2009 and beyond). The IRS incorporated taxpayer suggestions in the redesign and says that the new form is based on three guiding principles: enhancing transparency, promoting tax compliance, and minimizing the burden on the filing organization.

POWER OF PLACE
The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation and the Planning Association of Washington are presenting "The Power of Place," a statewide historic preservation and planning conference. It will be held April 29 through May 1 at Campbell's Resort and Conference Center in Chelan. Some scholarships are available, with a March 14 application deadline. Visit www.wa-trust.org.

GRANTS AND FUNDRAISING

4CULTURE: 2008 HERITAGE CULTURAL EDUCATION - DEADLINE 4/7
4Culture's Heritage Cultural Education program supports heritage organizations and individual heritage specialists interested in partnering with K-12 schools to deliver innovative classroom-based heritage education projects. To be eligible, projects must align with state standards, including the Essential Academic Learning requirements (EALRs) and Classroom Based Assessments (CBAs). With a presidential election in 2008 and the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition (AYPE) Centennial in 2009, this program offers an opportunity to develop relevant and original Social Studies and Civics curricula.

A free application workshop will be held Thursday, April 3, from noon to 1 p.m. at 4Culture's offices at 101 Prefontaine Place S, Seattle. Guidelines and applications are available online at www.4culture.org. All applications are reviewed through a peer panel review process. Deadline is April 7.

4CULTURE: 2008 HERITAGE SPECIAL PROJECTS - DEADLINE 4/28
4Culture's Heritage Special Projects program funds heritage museums, organizations, agencies and specialists to produce a broad spectrum of archaeological, archival, ethnohistorical, historical, and museological projects in heritage disciplines relating to King County. Projects may include innovative museum exhibits, heritage events, publications, videos, and other activities. Award amounts typically range from $1,000 to $10,000. For the 2008 funding cycle, although not a requirement for eligibility, applicants are encouraged to consider projects related to observation of the 100th anniversary of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition.

Free workshops offer prospective applicants an opportunity to meet with program staff and other applicants, understand guidelines, and review the application process. These workshops are on Thursdays from now through April 24, from noon to 1 p.m. at 4Culture's offices at 101 Prefontaine Place S, Seattle. Guidelines and applications are available online at www.4culture.org. Deadline is April 28.

HERITAGE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND - DEADLINE 5/14
New grant application forms are available for the 2009-11 biennium. The Heritage Capital Projects Fund grant program assists projects that preserve and interpret heritage in Washington. Two dollars of non-state funds are required to match each state dollar. Non-profit organizations and governmental entities may apply. Submission deadline is May 14, 2008. Go to the Washington State Historical Society website to find an online application.

PUBLICATIONS

"Hall Brothers Shipbuilders" - Gary White
Arcadia Publishing, 128 pages, $19.99
For more than a quarter of a century, the Hall Brothers Shipyard, established at Port Ludlow in 1874 and then moved to Port Blakely, constructed over a hundred of the finest sailing ships on the Pacific Coast. Author Gary M. White is on the editorial board for "The Sea Chest," the journal published by the Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society, and served as editor of Arcadia Publishing's "Maritime Seattle." For more information, www.arcadiapublishing.com.

"Foundation Grants for Preservation in Libraries, Archives, and Museums"
Library of Congress and the Foundation Center, PDF file, free
This publication lists 1,725 grants of $5,000 or more awarded by 474 foundations, from 2003 through 2007. It covers grants to public, academic, research, school, and special libraries, and to archives and museums for activities related to conservation and preservation.
www.loc.gov/preserv/foundtn-grants.html

EDUCATION

AASLH Online Workshops - Board Development 101
Learn the characteristics of a good Board and good Board members; including training, engaging and rewarding Board members, day-to-day management, and legal, ethical, and financial responsibilities. It takes approximately 5-10 hours to complete this online workshop. Presented by the American Association for State and Local History in partnership with the University of North Texas. April 21 - May 23, 2008; November 3 - December 5, 2008; Cost: $85 members/$95 nonmembers.

EXHIBITS

CZECHOSLOVAK FIRST REPUBLIC PERFUME BOTTLE DESIGN
A sparkling exhibit of work from the foremost glass house manufacturers/designers of the Czech First Republic (1918-1938) is currently on display at the Tukwila Community Center through April 12. The bottles, from the Lydia and Ladd Loss Czechoslovakian Perfume Bottle and Glass Collection, include molded, blown, clear and opaque examples. The exhibit is being held in conjunction with the Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International, which will be meeting in Tukwila on April 11 and 12. The exhibit is available for viewing every day. The Tukwila Community Center is located at 12424 42nd Avenue South in Tukwila. For more information, call 206-768-2822 or visit www.sococulture.org/html/calendar.html

SNOQUALMIE VALLEY MUSEUM OPENS FOR SEASON
"Stories from the Valley" is the featured exhibit as the Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum opens for the 2008 season on Saturday, April 5. This exhibit shares stories and artifacts to honor the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the first European American settlers in the Valley. Beginning on April 14, the Museum will host a program at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. The April program will be a showing of "My Home Town: Snoqualmie." Located in Gardiner-Weeks Park, 320 Bendigo Boulevard S, North Bend, the Museum is open Thursday - Sunday, 1-5 p.m., through October.

HERITAGE CALENDAR

AKCHO ANNUAL AWARDS - APRIL 22 - PLEASE JOIN US!
by Pat Filer, Heritage 4Culture

AKCHO's highly anticipated annual Awards event will be held Tuesday, April 22, at the Museum of History & Industry, located at 2700 24th Avenue East in Seattle's Montlake neighborhood. Join heritage friends and colleagues for an hors d'oeuvres and no-host bar reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. During this time, guests are also welcome to visit MOHAI's premier exhibit "Essential Seattle: A City Revealed, the Future Imagined."

The 2008 Awards Ceremony will commence downstairs in McEachern Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. The list of award nominees this year is remarkable, so the evening promises to be a wonderful opportunity for honoring those who have made significant contributions to King County's heritage. Also, 4Culture's Flo Lentz will present the 2008 Heritage Tourism Award at the ceremony.

4Culture is generously sponsoring the AKCHO Awards this year so there is no charge to attend either the reception or the Awards Ceremony. However, it is necessary to RSVP by April 16 to Helen Divjak at 206-324-1126 x 30 so that the Awards Committee will be prepared for the appropriate number of guests. Contact Helen with the following information: 1) your name 2) your email address 3) your phone number 4) number of guests and 5) please note if you are an AKCHO member. For more information, visit www.akcho.org.

Looking forward to seeing you April 22nd!

(Pat Filer chaired this year's AKCHO Awards Committee.)

APR 5: Historic Seattle presents two Design Arts: Mid-Century Modern events. Preserving Resources from the Recent Past, and Repair of Mid-Century Modern Housing. 206-622-6952 or www.historicseattle.org

APR 6: Historic Seattle presents Design Arts: Mid-Century Modern: Paul Kirk Designed Residence Tour. 206-622-6952 or www.historicseattle.org

APR 7: Historic Seattle presents Learning From Historic Sites/
Members Meeting: Tour of Colman School/Northwest African American Museum following a short business meeting. 2300 S. Massachusetts Street, Seattle. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free/donations accepted. 206-622-6952 or www.historicseattle.org

APR 7: Deadline for applications for 4Culture's Heritage Cultural Education program. (See related story above in "Grants and Fundraising.")

APR 11: Northwest Seaport Chantey Sing featuring songs from the sublime to the ridiculous. Spanaway Bay (Carol and Kent Mesford) as songleaders. South Lake Union, 1002 Valley Street, Seattle. 8 to 10:30 p.m. Free/donations accepted. 206-447-9800 or seaport@oz.net

APR 12: The White River Valley Museum presents a Railroad Adventures day for families. 918 H Street SE, Auburn. 12 noon to 4 p.m. 253-288-7433 or www.wrvmuseum.org

APR 12: Native Seattle & Beyond: Thoughts on Place, Past & Power in Puget Sound Country, with UBC professor and Auburn native Coll Thrush. Spring History Program resented by the Issaquah History Museum at the Issaquah Depot, 50 Rainier Boulevard N, Issaquah. 11 a.m. Free. 425-392-3500 or www.issaquahhistory.org

APR 12: Historic Seattle presents Design Arts: Mid-Century Modern - Mid-century Modern Lighting. 206-622-6952 or www.historicseattle.org

APR 12: Heritage Fair, sponsored by the South King County Genealogical Society, has been postponed until further notice. www.skcgs.org

APR 12: 3rd Annual Norwegian Genealogy Workshop. $20 for members of the Sons or Daughters of Norway Lodge and $30 for non-members.Pre-registration required by April 5. For more information contact Sons of Norway historian Luci J. Baker Johnson, ljbaker2@earthlink.net

APR 17: Historic Seattle presents Preserving Utility - Draw Bridges: The Fremont Bridge. 206-622-6952 or www.historicseattle.org

APR 17: Eastside Heritage Center in partnership with Bellevue Parks & Community Services presents a discussion by longtime Bellevue resident Marilyn Bomgren on The Bellevue Japanese-American Clubhouse. Bellevue City Hall, Room 1E-112, 450 110th Avenue NE, Bellevue. 7 p.m. 425-450-1049 or www.eastsideheritagecenter.org

APR 17-19: Pacific Northwest History Conference, Corvallis. (See related story above in "More Heritage News.")

APR 19: Northwest Seaport Maritime Concert Series featuring Bold Horizon and Halibut Stew. At the Boat House at the Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley Street in Seattle's Lake Union Park. 8:00 to 10:30 p.m. Admission: $15 general; $10 seniors, youths and members of Northwest Seaport and the Center for Wooden Boats. www.nwseaport.org

APR 19: The Black Diamond Historical Society celebrates National Arbor Day at the Museum, 32627 Railroad Avenue, Black Diamond. Noon to 2 p.m. 360-866-2142 or www.blackdiamondmuseum.org

APR 19: Maritime Treasures Sale. Discovery Modelers Education Center, Lake Union Park, Armory Bldg, 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Alice Winship, 206-448-0707 for more information.

APR 22: AKCHO Awards Ceremony. Museum of History & Industry, 2700 24th Avenue E, Seattle. 5:30 p.m. Please RSVP by April 16 to Helen Divjak at (206-324-1126 x 30). (See related story above.)

APR 26: Plateau Native Arts Celebration at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 206-543-7907 or www.burkemuseum.org

APR 26: Historic Seattle presents Northwest Resource Center - Landmark Nomination Workshop. The fee for participation is $25 for members of Historic Seattle and $30 for the general public. 206-622-6952 or www.historicseattle.org

APR 26: Workshop for Ship Modelers by Puget Sound Ship Modelers. $5 each. Discovery Modelers Education Center, Lake Union Park, Armory Building, 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle. 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Call Colleen at 206-282-0985.

APR 26: Fraser Cabin Heritage Day Day at Kelsey Creek Farm Park in Bellevue. Visitors are invited to participate in hands-on activities relating to 1880s settler life. Presented by the Eastside Heritage Center, in partnership with Bellevue Parks and Community Services. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free and open to the public. 425-450-1049 or www.eastsideheritagecenter.org

APR 27: Jefferson Davis Park dedication, 24024 Maple Crest Road, Ridgefield. 11 a.m. The public is invited. www.jeffersondavispark.org.

APR 27: The Black Diamond Historical Society hosts a public gathering with Richard Anderson, Executive Director of the Northwest Railway Museum, at the Black Diamond Depot Museum, 32627 Railroad Avenue in Black Diamond. 1 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. www.blackdiamondmuseum.org

APR 28: Deadline for applications for 4Culture's Heritage Special Projects program. (See related story above in "Grants and Fundraising.")

APR 30-MAY 1: Power of Place - statewide historic preservation and planning conference, presented by Washington Trust for Historic Preservation and the Planning Association of Washington.

MAY 1: Nearby History program's 10th Anniversary Re-Union. Open to all, with attendance by program alumni especially encouraged. At MOHAI, 2700 24th Avenue E, Seattle. 6 to 8 p.m. Free admission. Contact Helen Divjak for more information.

MAY 8: Donovan Rypkema speaks on Economics, Sustainability and Historic Preservation. Sponsored by Historic Seattle. 206-622-6952 or www.historicseattle.org

MAY 10: Heritage Spring Tea Sponsored by the Eastside Heritage Center in partnership with Bellevue Parks & Community Services. At the historic Winters House, 2102 Bellevue Way SE, Bellevue. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. $15 per person (ages 10 and up recommended). Call the Eastside Heritage Center at 425-450-1049 for more information and to reserve your place. Space is limited.

MAY 15-16: Transforming Museums: Bridging Theory and Practice. An interdisciplinary, academic conference hosted by students of the University of Washington's Museology Graduate Program. www.transformingmuseums.org

MAY 17: Fraser Cabin Heritage Day at Kelsey Creek Farm Park in Bellevue. Visitors are invited to participate in hands-on activities relating to 1880s settler life. Presented by the Eastside Heritage Center, in partnership with Bellevue Parks and Community Services. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free and open to the public. 425-450-1049 or www.eastsideheritagecenter.org

MAY 22: Memorial Day program at the Black Diamond Historical Society. 1 p.m. 360-866-2142 or www.blackdiamondmuseum.org

MAY 31-JUN 1: Grand Opening Celebration of the renovated Wing Luke Asian Museum at 719 South King Street in Seattle. Free. Details posted soon on www.wingluke.org.

JUN 4: Black Diamond School Reunion lunch at the Black Diamond Community Center. Sponsored by the Black Diamond Historical Society. 11 a.m. 360-866-2142 or www.blackdiamondmuseum.org

JUN 6-8: Indigenous, Immigrant, Migrant Labour & Globalization Conference at Simon Fraser University. Co-sponsored by the Pacific Northwest Labor History Association. www.pnlha.org

JUN 14: Historic Seattle presents Open to View - Beaux Arts Village Centennial. 206-622-6952 or www.historicseattle.org

JUN 26: Historic Seattle presents Preserving Memory Museum Tour and Dinner. 206-622-6952 or www.historicseattle.org

JUN 28: The Queen Anne Historical Society hosts its annual walking tour of Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. 10 a.m. Free. www.qahistory.org

JUN 28-29: Bellevue Strawberry Festival, sponsored by the Eastside Heritage Center. A family oriented community event, featuring fresh strawberry shortcake, entertainment, historical and agricultural exhibits, games, booths, and Classic Auto Show (Saturday only). Crossroads International Park, NE 8th Street & 164th Avenue NE, Bellevue. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 425-450-1049 or www.bellevuestrawberryfestival.org

JUL 4-6: Ship Model Exhibit at the Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival. Discovery Modelers Education Center, Lake Union Park, Armory Bldg, 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call Colleen for application and information, 206 282-0985.

JUL 12: Eric Erickson speaks on The History of Preston & High Point. Presented by the Issaquah History Museum. 425-392-3500 or www.issaquahhistory.org

JUL 12: Miners' Day/Heritage Day at the Black Diamond Museum, 32627 Railroad Avenue, Black Diamond. 12 noon to 4 p.m. 360-866-2142 or www.blackdiamondmuseum.org

JUL 12: Historic Seattle presents Open to View - Federal Avenue East. 206-622-6952 or www.historicseattle.org

JUL 14: Historic Seattle presents Learning from Historic Sites/Members Meeting - Magnolia Branch Seattle Public Library. 206-622-6952 or www.historicseattle.org

JUL 18-20: 23rd Annual SeaFair Indian Days Pow Wow. Traditional singing, dancing, drumming, and more. Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center in Seattle's Discovery Park. www.unitedindians.com/events002.html

AUG 17: Historic Seattle presents Open to View - Egan House 50th birthday open house. 206-622-6952 or www.historicseattle.org

AUG 26-27: The Section 106 Essentials. A two-day course designed for those who are new to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act or who want a refresher on its basic operation. Taught by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

SEP 1: Labor Day Parade and Black Diamond Historical Society Booth. Black Diamond Museum, 32627 Railroad Avenue, will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 360-866-2142 or www.blackdiamondmuseum.org

SEP 12-14: Historic Seattle presents Out Of Town Tour - Ellensburg, Spokane, Yakima. 206-622-6952 or www.historicseattle.org

SEP 26: Historic Seattle presents Pre-Bungalow Fair Cruise on the MV Lotus. 206-622-6952 or www.historicseattle.org

SEP 27 & 28: Historic Seattle presents Bungalow Fair/Arts & Crafts Lectures 206-622-6952 or www.historicseattle.org

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Heritage Advisor is published 10 times a year by the Association of King County Historical Organizations as a service to members and those who support its mission. AKCHO was established in 1977 to: encourage cooperation among historical organizations; promote and encourage the study and preservation of the history and heritage of King County through member organizations, individual members, and the community they serve; and support such preservation efforts through public awareness and understanding of legislative issues. For more information on AKCHO, visit www.akcho.org. To subscribe or unsubscribe, send email to heritageadvisor@akcho.org.

AKCHO welcomes new members year round. Individual memberships are $15. Organization memberships are $35. Join more than 150 individuals and organizations supporting heritage work and historic preservation in King County. For more information and an application form, visit www.akcho.org.

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