June, 16- MOHAI Museum in Seattle
What: MOHAI Museum in Seattle
The
Seattle Historical Society was formed in 1911, was officially incorporated
three years later, and eventually became known as the Seattle-King County
Historical Society. The Museum of History & Industry opened
on February 15, 1952 in the Montlake location. Ten years later the expansion of
SR 520 forced the museum to create a new entrance. By the end of the next
decade MOHAI had expanded to include the McCurdy Gallery and the McEachern
auditorium. In 1974 MOHAI received accreditation from the American Association
of Museums.
The
proposed widening of SR 520 in 2012 and the eventual demolition of the current
museum building, has led MOHAI to explore a new site. MOHAI is now working with
the City of Seattle and others to move to the historic Armory Building in Lake
Union Park. Research indicated this is a desirable location for visitors, and
MOHAI has now embarked on a campaign to make the new museum a reality and
planning the transformation of the landmark building into a nationally
recognized regional history museum.
MOHAI has grown to
become the largest private heritage organization in the State of Washington,
attracting more than 60,000 visitors annually from the Northwest and beyond,
including thousands of school children. MOHAI collects, preserves and presents
the rich history of the Pacific Northwest. Its engaging exhibits and programs,
its collection of nearly 4 million historic artifacts, archives and
photographs, and its award-winning educational programs have created an
appreciation for the Northwest's diverse cultural, social and economic history.
Their mission:
MOHAI is dedicated to enriching lives by preserving, sharing and teaching the diverse history of Seattle, the Puget Sound region and the nation.
MOHAI is dedicated to enriching lives by preserving, sharing and teaching the diverse history of Seattle, the Puget Sound region and the nation.
Their vision:
MOHAI will be nationally recognized as a dynamic and innovative center for historical exploration where people will be inspired by the past to create a better future.
MOHAI will be nationally recognized as a dynamic and innovative center for historical exploration where people will be inspired by the past to create a better future.
Who: All Starlight Families!
When: Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 1:00p.m.
Where: 2700 24th Avenue East
Seattle, WA 98112-2099
Seattle, WA 98112-2099
For driving directions,
please see:
Directions are posted
below
How: Please RSVP to Mea at meapen.starlightnw@gmail.com by
Wednesday, June 13, with MOHAI Museum in Seattle in the
subject line.
Please include:
*your starlight child's first and last name,
*parent name,
*number of people attending, and
*your phone number.
*your starlight child's first and last name,
*parent name,
*number of people attending, and
*your phone number.
Event Cancelled due to no requests
