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Dec 19, 20242 min read

Museum Director's End of Year Letter: Celebrating Our Accomplishments and Looking Ahead

Dear Friends of Issaquah History Museums, As we anticipate the swing from shorter to longer days, we have been reflecting on a truly...

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Squak Valley's Journey: From Wilderness to Homestead

Page Saurs

Dec 16, 20246 min read

Squak Valley's Journey: From Wilderness to Homestead

Through determination, the pioneers who ventured to Squak Valley in the 1860s, transformed the land from wilderness to homestead.

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Pharmacist, Physician, Postmaster, Mayor – The Influential Gibson Brothers

Page Saurs

Sep 30, 20245 min read

Pharmacist, Physician, Postmaster, Mayor – The Influential Gibson Brothers

From 1889 until their death, the contributions of these two brothers to their community boiled down to life, death, and connection!

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Uncovering their Legacy: Remarkable Women of Issaquah in the 1800s into the 1900s

Page Saurs

Mar 28, 20246 min read

Uncovering their Legacy: Remarkable Women of Issaquah in the 1800s into the 1900s

Throughout Issaquah's history, there's never been a shortage of strong, notable women. Uncover a healer, bold leader, and two entrepreneurs.

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The Depot, the Station Agent, and Lanterns

Paul Winterstein

Jan 25, 20244 min read

The Depot, the Station Agent, and Lanterns

Long before the street stop lights we know today, the movement of trains was partially governed by colorful lanterns.

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From the Director: A Year in Review and Anticipating the Future

Paul Winterstein

Dec 30, 20236 min read

From the Director: A Year in Review and Anticipating the Future

Ok, not quite a full year, but the past 9 months at Issaquah History Museums have been fun and engaging

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The Original IHM History Hero: Greg Spranger

Paul Winterstein

Dec 28, 20232 min read

The Original IHM History Hero: Greg Spranger

Neither the train Depot nor IHM itself may exist as we know them today if not for Greg's passion for preservation and gift of persuasion.

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Ruth Kees - A Treasured Natural Resource

Page Saurs

Dec 28, 20233 min read

Ruth Kees - A Treasured Natural Resource

The woman whose namesake tree and civic award embody Issaquah’s community spirit of environmental activism.

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Paul Winterstein

Dec 27, 20235 min read

Open House Re-Cap

Planned as an opportunity for the public to meet IHM staff and Board and learn about what is happening and how to get involved, it turned...

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Celebrating Your Voice: Membership Vote Results are In!

Emily Lee

Dec 20, 20232 min read

Celebrating Your Voice: Membership Vote Results are In!

Dear IHM Members, The thrill of democracy is in the air, and we're excited to share the results of our recent membership vote with you!...

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Your Voice Matters: Voting Rights for IHM Members

Emily Lee

Sep 28, 20233 min read

Your Voice Matters: Voting Rights for IHM Members

Beyond the perks of price discounts and member-only events, IHM members also have the right to vote on certain important matters.

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Sep 19, 20231 min read

Trolley Report

COVID and costs shut the trolley down. Can it roll again?

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May 1, 20234 min read

Hello from our new Executive Director

To all of our members, dedicated volunteers, and supporters: Hello! My name is Paul Winterstein, and it’s a pleasure to greet you from...

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Confronting the Past in the Quest for an Antiracist Future

Kayla Boland

Oct 15, 20222 min read

Confronting the Past in the Quest for an Antiracist Future

By Kayla Boland, Community Engagement Manager at IHM In this first official segment of our “Confronting the Past” series, we examine the...

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The Kobukata Family: A Story of Resilience

Issaquah History Museum

Oct 15, 20221 min read

The Kobukata Family: A Story of Resilience

One family’s journey through immigration, Issaquah, internment, and beyond In the early 1900s, the Kobukata family—Makoto, Noye, and...

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Bob Gray and the Church Without a Church

Issaquah History Museum

Jun 1, 20223 min read

Bob Gray and the Church Without a Church

The death of Bob Gray was a reminder that Issaquah was once home to an unconventional church. The Pine Lake Presbyterian Church, where...

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