- George Beahm with the Forks Chamber of Commerce, Twilight Tours: An Illustrated Guide to the REAL Forks, 2009.
- Susan Colleen Browne, Little Farm in the Foothills: A Boomer Couple's Search for the Slow Life, 2009.
- David C. Dykstra, Lake Washington 130 Homes: A Guided Tour of the Lake's Most Magnificent Homes, 2009.
- Kurt Hoetling, The Circumference of Home: One Man's Yearlong Quest for a Radically Local Life, 2010.
- Lloyd Kahn, Builders of the Pacific Coast, 2008.
- Lawrence Kreisman and Glenn Mason, The Arts and Crafts Movement in the Pacific Northwest, 2007 (don't miss this wonderful exhibit at the Washington State History Museum, August 7 - November 28).
- Craig Romano, Columbia Highlands: Exploring Washington's Last Frontier, 2007
- Ann Leda Shapiro, My Island, 2009.
- John Skewes and Robert Schwartz, Seattle ABC, 2009.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
State Library Announce Summer Book Selections
The Washington State Library compiles dozens of interesting book lists, perhaps none more so than State Librarian Jan Walsh's seasonal reads. To jump-start summer (assuming we actually get summer this year), she's chosen nine books on the theme "Washington as Place." You can read Jan's comments on each book here. The full list:
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Professional Development Around the Region - June-July
Washington and its neighbors are hosting some cool opportunities to learn, connect, and advance your museum skills in the next month or so:
- Washington Museum Association Annual Conference, June 16-18, Gig Harbor - With keynote speaker Nina Simon, this year's conference looks like a winner.
- Advanced Section 106 Seminar, July 15, Seattle - An in-depth look at consultation and resolving conflicts between development plans and historic preservation values under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.
- Care and Identification of Photographs, July 22-25, Seattle - This 4-day workshop is an introduction to the history, identification, and preservation of photographic materials. Participants will acquire hands-on identification skills and learn practical photograph preservation techniques. Knowledge about photographic processes is essential to their preservation and leads to a greater appreciation of the aesthetics and history of photographic prints. Due to the hands-on nature of this workshop, the number of participants will be limited to 12. The Academy of Certified Archivists (ACA), a certifying organization of professional archivists, will award 15 Archival Recertification Credits (ARCs) to eligible Certified Archivists (CAs) attending this workshop.
- Instructional Workshop on Museum Registration, July 24, Auburn - This workshop is intended for heritage organization staff and volunteers who are involved in accepting and cataloguing new donations, and managing collections records. It will break down, in detail, budget-friendly, simple methods for the entire process of accessioning and cataloging objects, including how to incorporate an electronic database into your cataloguing process and meeting professional standards set by the American Museum Association. To register, call 253-288-7439 or E-mail.
Collections Camp: Textiles, July 28-30, Carson City, Nevada - This three day workshop will focus on the care and conservation of textiles in museum collections. Spend time working with conservators and textile experts to learn how to be a better steward of your textile collection.
- Washington Museum Association Annual Conference, June 16-18, Gig Harbor - With keynote speaker Nina Simon, this year's conference looks like a winner.
- Advanced Section 106 Seminar, July 15, Seattle - An in-depth look at consultation and resolving conflicts between development plans and historic preservation values under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.
- Care and Identification of Photographs, July 22-25, Seattle - This 4-day workshop is an introduction to the history, identification, and preservation of photographic materials. Participants will acquire hands-on identification skills and learn practical photograph preservation techniques. Knowledge about photographic processes is essential to their preservation and leads to a greater appreciation of the aesthetics and history of photographic prints. Due to the hands-on nature of this workshop, the number of participants will be limited to 12. The Academy of Certified Archivists (ACA), a certifying organization of professional archivists, will award 15 Archival Recertification Credits (ARCs) to eligible Certified Archivists (CAs) attending this workshop.
- Instructional Workshop on Museum Registration, July 24, Auburn - This workshop is intended for heritage organization staff and volunteers who are involved in accepting and cataloguing new donations, and managing collections records. It will break down, in detail, budget-friendly, simple methods for the entire process of accessioning and cataloging objects, including how to incorporate an electronic database into your cataloguing process and meeting professional standards set by the American Museum Association. To register, call 253-288-7439 or E-mail.
Collections Camp: Textiles, July 28-30, Carson City, Nevada - This three day workshop will focus on the care and conservation of textiles in museum collections. Spend time working with conservators and textile experts to learn how to be a better steward of your textile collection.
Monday, May 24, 2010
COLUMBIAKids Takes Silver!
From the AAM MUSE Awards held last night, this notice just posted:
SILVER: COLUMBIAKids
Washington State History Museum
Judges said:
COLUMBIAKids is a very attractive website which functions like an on-line magazine. The site should be commended for involving children's authors and illustrators to work on the content which makes the site more appealing to the young readers. It is a useful resource for teachers. The site has many interesting sections to engage the readers - the jurors especially like CollectionConundrum which teaches children how to look at objects and PodPuzzle.
Read more at:
http://www.mediaandtechnology.org/muse/2010community.html
SILVER: COLUMBIAKids
Washington State History Museum
Judges said:
COLUMBIAKids is a very attractive website which functions like an on-line magazine. The site should be commended for involving children's authors and illustrators to work on the content which makes the site more appealing to the young readers. It is a useful resource for teachers. The site has many interesting sections to engage the readers - the jurors especially like CollectionConundrum which teaches children how to look at objects and PodPuzzle.
Read more at:
http://www.mediaandtechnology.org/muse/2010community.html
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Author! Author!
We're pretty proud of our director, Dave Nicandri. In our humble opinion, he runs one of the best historical organizations in the country. When he's not doing that, he's a historian--and his new book is coming out later this month. Here's what the press is saying:
"River of Promise: Lewis and Clark on the Columbia River, fills a significant gap in our understanding of the legendary expedition. Nicandri shifts the focus to a fundamental goal of the explorers: to discover the headwaters of the Columbia and a water route to the Pacific Ocean. He also restores William Clark to his role as primary geographic problem-solver of the partnership. Most historians assume that Meriwether Lewis was a more distinguished scientist than Clark because of his formal training in Philadelphia and superior writing skills. Here we see Clark as Lewis’s equal in scientific geography, not merely the practical manager of boats and personnel.
"Nicandri places the oft-mythologized Sacagawea in clearer perspective by focusing instead on the contributions of often-overlooked Indian leaders in Columbia River country. He also offers points of comparison to other explorers and a provocative analysis of Lewis’s suicide in 1809, arguing that it was not a rash decision brought about by despair, but the fruit of a seed planted much earlier—quite possibly in Columbia country."
Join Dave at the State Capital Museum on May 20 at 7 PM for a talk with humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson of The Dakota Institute. Enjoy Lewis and Clark themed refreshments (boudin blanc? bear steaks? who knows?)and get your copy signed! More information here.
"River of Promise: Lewis and Clark on the Columbia River, fills a significant gap in our understanding of the legendary expedition. Nicandri shifts the focus to a fundamental goal of the explorers: to discover the headwaters of the Columbia and a water route to the Pacific Ocean. He also restores William Clark to his role as primary geographic problem-solver of the partnership. Most historians assume that Meriwether Lewis was a more distinguished scientist than Clark because of his formal training in Philadelphia and superior writing skills. Here we see Clark as Lewis’s equal in scientific geography, not merely the practical manager of boats and personnel.
"Nicandri places the oft-mythologized Sacagawea in clearer perspective by focusing instead on the contributions of often-overlooked Indian leaders in Columbia River country. He also offers points of comparison to other explorers and a provocative analysis of Lewis’s suicide in 1809, arguing that it was not a rash decision brought about by despair, but the fruit of a seed planted much earlier—quite possibly in Columbia country."
Join Dave at the State Capital Museum on May 20 at 7 PM for a talk with humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson of The Dakota Institute. Enjoy Lewis and Clark themed refreshments (boudin blanc? bear steaks? who knows?)and get your copy signed! More information here.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Tonight at the Washington State History Museum--March 18, 2010
THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE! > 6:30-8PM
The Kim Archer Band performed at the Museum on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and are back by popular demand. This time they’ll take you on a musical journey with their smooth, jamming mix of jazz, blues, and rock-n-roll. Included in the show are short commentaries on the history of the artists, the songs, and why they have stayed popular throughout the decades. Bring your dancing shoes!
(And by the way, admission to the Museum is FREE tonight after 2 pm!)
On the Mezzanine.
Coming April 15…It’s a CHESS RUMBLE! Stay tuned to this blog to find out more.
The Kim Archer Band performed at the Museum on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and are back by popular demand. This time they’ll take you on a musical journey with their smooth, jamming mix of jazz, blues, and rock-n-roll. Included in the show are short commentaries on the history of the artists, the songs, and why they have stayed popular throughout the decades. Bring your dancing shoes!
(And by the way, admission to the Museum is FREE tonight after 2 pm!)
On the Mezzanine.
Coming April 15…It’s a CHESS RUMBLE! Stay tuned to this blog to find out more.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Free “Washington Icons” Teacher Workshop at the History Museum
Free “Washington Icons” Teacher Workshop at the History Museum
Saturday, April 10, 2010
8 am to 12 pm
If you were to pick an icon (person, place, or thing) what would it be? Join us for a special in-depth look at the “Icons of Washington History” exhibit and discover the key moments in Washington’s past. This workshop features the new online curriculum module by the same name, and as a huge added bonus, it’s FREE. Free lunch! Free clock hours! Free workshop! Does it get any better than that in these tough economic times?
For teachers new to the state, new to teaching regional history, or simply looking for a new look at a familiar subject, this half-day workshop is a must-do. Participants will join our education staff on a journey through Washington’s past and present, looking at the people, places, and objects that define our region. This content-based workshop will start out with a brief overview of Pacific Northwest history, then we’ll explore strategies for teaching with objects that you can use in your classroom using the “Icons of Washington History” online module.
In addition, we’ll provide loads of resources to help you book and prepare for a museum visit as well as integrate Washington and Pacific Northwest history in your classroom. Whether you’re a teacher, librarian, principal, or homeschooling parent, this workshop is for you!
The workshop, museum visit, lunch and 3.5 clock hours are provided FREE through the generous sponsorship of the Ben B. Cheney Foundation! Don’t miss this great opportunity!
To register, email schoolprograms@wshs.wa.gov with your name, school and number of participants (plus a contact email address) or call 253.798.5927.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
8 am to 12 pm
If you were to pick an icon (person, place, or thing) what would it be? Join us for a special in-depth look at the “Icons of Washington History” exhibit and discover the key moments in Washington’s past. This workshop features the new online curriculum module by the same name, and as a huge added bonus, it’s FREE. Free lunch! Free clock hours! Free workshop! Does it get any better than that in these tough economic times?
For teachers new to the state, new to teaching regional history, or simply looking for a new look at a familiar subject, this half-day workshop is a must-do. Participants will join our education staff on a journey through Washington’s past and present, looking at the people, places, and objects that define our region. This content-based workshop will start out with a brief overview of Pacific Northwest history, then we’ll explore strategies for teaching with objects that you can use in your classroom using the “Icons of Washington History” online module.
In addition, we’ll provide loads of resources to help you book and prepare for a museum visit as well as integrate Washington and Pacific Northwest history in your classroom. Whether you’re a teacher, librarian, principal, or homeschooling parent, this workshop is for you!
The workshop, museum visit, lunch and 3.5 clock hours are provided FREE through the generous sponsorship of the Ben B. Cheney Foundation! Don’t miss this great opportunity!
To register, email schoolprograms@wshs.wa.gov with your name, school and number of participants (plus a contact email address) or call 253.798.5927.
Apply for Scholarships, Awards at Washington Museums Association Conference
This year's WMA conference is June 16-18 in Gig Harbor--a great opportunity to see the new Harbor History Museum. WMA offers four scholarships to help underwrite costs associated with attending, as well as several awards that recognize excellence in exhibits, projects and publications.
All the information is online--but be quick! The deadline is March 26.
All the information is online--but be quick! The deadline is March 26.
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