Marilyn Morgan will talk about her book, “Trailblazing Black Women of Washington State,” which chronicles these women’s incredible lives and contributions.
After the release of her feature documentary, Verona: The Story of the Everett Massacre in 2017, filmmaker Denise Ohio continued learning more about the shoot-out at the Everett City Dock on November 5, 1916. In her new project, the “Annotated Everett Massacre,” Ohio shares what she’s discovered, including new info from the transcript of the trial of IWW Tom Tracy, defense investigator notes, biographical details about participants from archives around the country, and more. Join us to explore how this new material sheds light on why those aboard the Verona and those on the City Dock found themselves in a gunfight.
We’ll share a “Soup Line” including chili stew, cornbread, and pie! RSVP by November 1st by email to historiceverett@gmail.com so we know how many guests to prepare food.
$10 Non-Members/$5 Members, tickets available on the website or at the event.
Join Historic Everett and historian Gene Fosheim as we visit the early history of this remarkable cemetery. He’ll start with a 30-minute presentation about the lives of some of Everett’s most influential people and share stories of Everett’s rich heritage. Immediately after, everyone will be invited to do a short guided tour of the old section of the cemetery beginning at the Lych Gate with a walk up the hill to Rucker’s Tomb. Wear sturdy shoes as there may be some small hills and uneven ground. $10 Non-Members/$5 Members, tickets available on the website or at the event.
Free admission for everyone on the first Thursday of every month!
The Hibulb Cultural Center and Natural History Preserve's mission is to revive, restore, protect, interpret, collect and enhance the history, traditional cultural values, and spiritual beliefs of the TulalipTribes who are the successors in interest to the Snohomish, Snoqualmie, and Skykomish tribes and other tribes and bands signatory to the Treaty of Point Elliott.
You are cordially invited to the Grand Opening of the historic Van Valey House!
Saturday, Oct 1 - from 11 to 4
Sunday, Oct 2 - from 1 to 4
2130 Colby Avenue, Everett, WA
Featured will be the history of the house itself, period furnishings, items from the Van Valey and Morrow families who called it home, and the Henry M. Jackson Room.
Join Civil War Seattle along with Everett historian Gene Fosheim for a walking tour at Everett's historic Evergreen cemetery. The tour will feature Everett pioneers who had fought in the Civil War. We'll cover local Everett and Snohomish County history as well as Civil War history.
Calling all history buffs! Consider booking a spot on Port of Everett's new "Flashback Friday" Historic Everett Waterfront Harbor Tours. This summer, the Port of Everett is partnering with Historic Everett to offer five history tours aboard the 60-passenger Jetty Island Ferry. The guided tour explores Everett's former milltown days, when the lumber, fishing and maritime industries thrived.
Calling all history buffs! Consider booking a spot on Port of Everett's new "Flashback Friday" Historic Everett Waterfront Harbor Tours. This summer, the Port of Everett is partnering with Historic Everett to offer five history tours aboard the 60-passenger Jetty Island Ferry. The guided tour explores Everett's former milltown days, when the lumber, fishing and maritime industries thrived.
Learn new stories about the lumber mills, boatbuilding, and fishing industries that crowded the Everett peninsula for over 100 years! Guest speaker and historian Neil Anderson shares images of the past that are hard to imagine once lined our waterfront.
You will be amazed to learn how industrial pioneers built the "City of Smokstacks" and how it has evolved into the diverse seaside city it is today.
In July and August, the Port of Everett partners with the City of Everett Parks Department to offer five Working Waterfront Harbor Tours aboard the 60-passenger Jetty Island Ferry. The guided tour explores the diverse roles the Port of Everett plays along the waterfront from the operation of its international seaport, public marina facilities, real estate development, environmental stewardship, public access, and more!
In July and August, the Port of Everett partners with the City of Everett Parks Department to offer five Working Waterfront Harbor Tours aboard the 60-passenger Jetty Island Ferry. The guided tour explores the diverse roles the Port of Everett plays along the waterfront from the operation of its international seaport, public marina facilities, real estate development, environmental stewardship, public access, and more!
Calling all history buffs! Consider booking a spot on Port of Everett's new "Flashback Friday" Historic Everett Waterfront Harbor Tours. This summer, the Port of Everett is partnering with Historic Everett to offer five history tours aboard the 60-passenger Jetty Island Ferry. The guided tour explores Everett's former milltown days, when the lumber, fishing and maritime industries thrived.
In July and August, the Port of Everett partners with the City of Everett Parks Department to offer five Working Waterfront Harbor Tours aboard the 60-passenger Jetty Island Ferry. The guided tour explores the diverse roles the Port of Everett plays along the waterfront from the operation of its international seaport, public marina facilities, real estate development, environmental stewardship, public access, and more!
In July and August, the Port of Everett partners with the City of Everett Parks Department to offer five Working Waterfront Harbor Tours aboard the 60-passenger Jetty Island Ferry. The guided tour explores the diverse roles the Port of Everett plays along the waterfront from the operation of its international seaport, public marina facilities, real estate development, environmental stewardship, public access, and more!
Calling all history buffs! Consider booking a spot on Port of Everett's new "Flashback Friday" Historic Everett Waterfront Harbor Tours. This summer, the Port of Everett is partnering with Historic Everett to offer five history tours aboard the 60-passenger Jetty Island Ferry. The guided tour explores Everett's former milltown days, when the lumber, fishing and maritime industries thrived.
In July and August, the Port of Everett partners with the City of Everett Parks Department to offer five Working Waterfront Harbor Tours aboard the 60-passenger Jetty Island Ferry. The guided tour explores the diverse roles the Port of Everett plays along the waterfront from the operation of its international seaport, public marina facilities, real estate development, environmental stewardship, public access, and more!
From canoes to the Mosquito Fleet to our modern-day ferry system, water transport has been a principal means of travel around Puget Sound. Join author David B. Williams for a discussion of the history of transportation across the Puget Sound
11:00am Sign-In and Light Brunch
12:00pm Tour Begins
Join Historic Everett and historian Gene Fosheim as we walk through the beautiful tree-lined grounds of this historical cemetery. We’ll look into the lives of some of Everett’s most influential people and share stories of Everett’s rich heritage. You won’t want to miss this in-person cemetery tour, there is always something new to learn as we tour Evergreen Cemetery. Wear sturdy shoes as there may be some small hills and uneven ground. $10 Non-Members/$5 Members, tickets available on the website or at the event.
The Hibulb Cultural Center and Natural History Preserve mission is to revive, restore, protect, interpret, collect and enhance the history, traditional cultural values, and spiritual beliefs of the TulalipTribes who are the successors in interest to the Snohomish, Snoqualmie, and Skykomish tribes and other tribes and bands signatory to the Treaty of Point Elliott.
Join Historic Everett and Jack O’Donnell, Everett historian who walked to school on Colby Avenue. He’ll share memories of local dime stores, neighborhood houses, and familiar places he remembers so fondly. Join us as we share some fresh air and walk downtown to see what’s changed on Everett’s mainstreet. Tickets available online at HistoricEverett.org/events or in person the day of the event. Suggested donation for the tickets are $5/members and $10/non-members.
Join us for our annual members' meeting and find out what we're planning for 2022.
You’ll enjoy the Everett Firefighting History with guest speakers retired Everett firefighter Ken Dammand, who served the city for 30 years (1981-2011) and was contributing editor of “The Fire Boys – 100 Years of Everett Firefighting History” and Cindy Dean, current Analyst for Everett Fire who has worked for the city for 10 years.
Join Historic Everett and historian Jack O’Donnell, for a Sunday trek along the streets of Rucker Hill to hear stories of the homes that watch over Everett’s past and present. Learn about the architectural beauties that make this historic district unique. You’ll discover who lived in these great homes over the years, including the Rucker’s family residence.
Free admission fro everyone on the first Thursday of every month!
The Hibulb Cultural Center and Natural History Preserve mission is to revive, restore, protect, interpret, collect and enhance the history, traditional cultural values and spiritual beliefs of the TulalipTribes who are the successors in interest to the Snohomish, Snoqualmie and Skykomish tribes and other tribes and bands signatory to the Treaty of Point Elliott
Join author David B. Williams as he discusses his new book Homewaters: A Human and Natural History of Puget Sound with Liz Stenning, Executive Director of the Downtown Everett Association.
Witty, graceful, and deeply informed, Homewaters weaves history and science into a fascinating and hopeful narrative, one that will introduce newcomers to the astonishing life that inhabits the Sound and offers longtime residents new insight into and appreciation of the waters they call home.
Join us for an introduction to the heritage area and a discussion of how it can support our community in celebrating, maintaining, and sharing water-based stories. Guests from the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation will provide an overview of the program, including planning efforts to date, and answer your questions about what this heritage area could mean Everett.
Join us on Halloween night as we investigate the very Haunted Historic Everett Theater. You do not need VR Goggles for this, just click on the AGHOST page at 9:00 p.m. We will hope to have several different people posting LIVE on our Public AGHOST page so you can follow different investigators. ANDDDD we will do a LIVE EVP session with Mr. Creepy. Our ventriloquist dummy that still might have the soul of the ventriloquist that owned him, attached to him. Let's see if the stage will trigger anything paranormal.
Random killings. Tragic accidents. Political gunfights. Family feuds that turned violent. A botched execution. Watch local historian Gene Fosheim share these true stories of murder and violence from Everett’s early days, and show you where they happened. Maybe you live next to one of these haunted places…
You’ll be able to see the presentation on your computer browser or download the Zoom app on your smart phone or tablet.
Suggested donation: Members $5/non-members $10. Click “Donate” at the link below to reserve your space for the presentation.
Join State Architectural Historian, Michael Houser on a virtual discovery of the rich residential architecture of Everett and the surrounding communities. Learn the details and backgrounds of various home designs from the 1870s to the 1970s. From lavish Queen Anne homes to groovy 1970s Split Levels, Houser will give participants an overview of various architectural styles, building materials and technologies, and offer some insight into some of Historic Everett’s leading architects and builders.
Join Historic Everett and historian Jack O'Donnell as we "virtually" roam the streets of Downtown Everett and learn about the history and architecture.
The Everett Historical Commission is made up of 9 Everett residents and 2 alternates who are appointed by the mayor and approved by City Council. The Historical Commission advises the city on matters of history and historic preservation.
