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The Issaquah History Museums discover, preserve and share the history of Issaquah, Washington and its environs. Issaquah History On-Line is a place to learn more about the museums, events, and the history of our town. Welcome!


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Visit Our Museums

The Issaquah Depot and the Gilman Town Hall offer a variety of visitor experiences for guests of all ages.

 

Shop for unique items at our on-line gift shop.

 

Become a Member

Find out more about becoming a member. Members receive discounts on gift shop purchases and many event and activity fees. Members also pay no admission fee to visit the museums.

 

Receive Our Newsletter By E-mail

We now offer a PDF version of our newsletter, Past Times, via e-mail. If you'd like to receive the newsletter by e-mail along with a variety of other updates and information, you can subscribe to our Friends of the Issaquah History Museums mailing list. You can also sign up to receive a digital newsletter, and no other email. Just contact us.

 

View most recent newsletter here.

Become an Important Historic Figure!

Expand your knowledge of local history and build community by becoming a docent at one of our two museums. New docents greet visitors during one four-hour shift a month at the Issaquah Depot or Gilman Town Hall. For more information - or to sign up for a training session - call Karen at (425) 392-3500 or e-mail.

 

Upcoming Events

(See our events calendar for a complete listing)  

2008-09 Issaquah & Superior Mine Hikes
  Saturdays: October 25, January 17, February 14, May 16, June 20

Sundays: December 7, April 5

Led by volunteer Steve Grate, the hike takes visitors to the site of one of Issaquah's mine workings. Registered hikers and members of the public will gather at the Issaquah Depot at 10 AM for a brief presentation and slide show on the history of the Issaquah & Superior mining operations. Hikers will leave from the Depot afterwards. The hike will last about 2.5 hours and cover approximately two miles over easy terrain.

Hikes require advance registration and the completion of a release form. Contact the IHS office at 425/392-3500 or info@issaquahhistory.org for a registration form, or download a form from our site. The form and payment of the activity fee must be received by the Wednesday before the hike to hold your place. Hikes are held rain or shine. We recommend that you bring water and a sack lunch, and request that you leave animal companions at home.

 

2008-09 Grand Ridge Mine Hikes
 Saturdays: November 29, December 13, March 14, April 18

Sundays: February 1, June 21

Led by volunteer Steve Grate, the hike takes visitors to the site of one of Issaquah's mine workings. Registered hikers and members of the public will gather at the Issaquah Depot at 10 AM for a brief presentation and slide show on the history of the Grand Ridge mining operations. Hikers will leave from the Depot afterwards. The hike will last about 3.5 hours and cover approximately three miles over moderate terrain.

Hikes require advance registration and the completion of a release form. Contact the IHS office at 425/392-3500 or info@issaquahhistory.org for a registration form, or download a form from our site. The form and payment of the activity fee must be received by the Wednesday before the hike to hold your place. Hikes are held rain or shine. We recommend that you bring water and a sack lunch, and request that you leave animal companions at home.