Association of King County Historical Organizations - AKCHO

10/26/2026

Celebrate Historic Preservation & Heritage!

You’re invited to the 25th Annual John D. Spellman Awards for Achievement in Historic Preservation and the AKCHO Heritage Awards!

Join us on Wednesday, November 4, from 10 a.m. to noon at Meadowbrook Farm in North Bend as we celebrate the exceptional projects, places, stories, and people showcased in these awards.

📅 Wednesday, November 4, 2026
📍 Meadowbrook Farm | 1711 Boalch Ave NW, North Bend, WA 98045
🕙 Reception begins at 10 a.m. | Awards program begins at 10:30 a.m.

RSVPs are welcome but not required. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/i8uHcLsvtNeoa2kdA

10/08/2026

Archives Month 2026: Make Your Own Zine!

Create your own zine with help from Seattle-area archivists! Zines are small, self made booklets filled with drawings, writing, or cut and paste images from magazines, posters, books, and more. No experience needed, we’ll bring the supplies, you bring the creativity.

📅 October 30, 2026
🕝 2:30–5 p.m.
📍 Douglass-Truth Branch, The Seattle Public Library, 2300 E. Yesler Way, Seattle
🎟️ Free and open to the public | Registration required

👉 Sign up today: https://form.jotform.com/262670307893060

Come make something, explore the creative side of archives, and celebrate Archives Month 2026!

For more information, please visit: https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/executive-services/data-information-services/archives

Please click the link to complete this form.

10/05/2026

📢 Job Opportunity: Historic Preservation Program Director

Are you a leader passionate about historic preservation and the future of our cultural heritage? 4Culture is seeking a Historic Preservation Program Director to provide leadership, direction, and staff coordination for its Historic Preservation Department.

This senior leadership position is a key contributor to 4Culture’s management team, with opportunities to shape organizational change management, policy development, and strategic planning.

📍 Seattle, WA | 4Culture
💼 Full-time | 37.5 hours/week
💰 Starting salary: $123,807–$139,926, plus a competitive benefits package and participation in the Washington State Retirement System
📅 Apply by: Friday, October 9, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. PDT
🚀 Anticipated start date: January 4, 2027

Know someone who would be a great fit? Please share this opportunity with your network!

For more details about the postion, and how to apply:

Historic Preservation Program Director Department: Historic Preservation Location: 4Culture, 101 Prefontaine Pl S, Seattle, WA 98104 FLSA Status: Regular, Full-Time (37.5 hours), Non-Exempt Salary Range: Starting range is anticipated to be $123,807 - $139,926. (Includes a competitive package of bene...

10/05/2026

Celebrate Archives Month 2026 with King County Archives!
Archives à la Carte

Curious about what an archives is or what historical government records look like? This is your chance to find out! Archives staff have put together a “menu” of fascinating topics featuring some of our most unique records. Pick your favorites and book a time to see them in person.

📅 October 13–23, 2026
🕐 Weekdays | Registration required
📍 King County Archives
1215 E. Fir St., Seattle
🎟️ Free and open to the public

Ready to browse the menu? Reserve your time online: https://form.jotform.com/262666766050059

For more information, visit: https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/executive-services/data-information-services/archives

Please click the link to complete this form.

10/02/2026

Celebrate Archives Month 2026 with King County Archives!

Exhibit: Rise and Fall of the Kingdome

Stop by the Customer Service Center at the King Street Center and explore a pop-up exhibit about the Kingdome, King County’s first multi-purpose stadium. Learn why it was built, what happened there, and what led to its demolition. The exhibit includes historic photos from events like Seahawks games and a Rolling Stones concert, plus images of the stadium’s construction and its dramatic implosion.

📅 October 5–31, 2026
🕐 Weekdays, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍 King Street Center, 2nd Floor Customer Service Center201 S. Jackson St., Seattle

Free and open to the public! No registration required.

For more information, please visit: https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/executive-services/data-information-services/archives

Come celebrate Archives Month and discover the stories preserved in the King County Archives!

We preserve and provide access to King County government records of enduring historical value. Government records are essential for increasing government transparency and protecting the rights of all people. Records in our care range from County legislation, executive orders, historical photographs,...

10/01/2026

Important study of community archives.

📣 This week, Mellon released a new nationwide report on community-based archives.

Community-based archives are independent organizations that collect and care for the objects and stories of their local communities.

They preserve pieces of history that might otherwise go unsaved.

From tribal nations to neighborhood museums, these archives are rooted in the lives, people, and experiences of their locality.

Though community-based archives have had a long-standing presence in the U.S., there has been limited data about the field—from its characteristics to its evolving needs.

To address this gap, Mellon Foundation partnered with Engage R+D and a “Design Circle” of archival practitioners and field experts to conduct a comprehensive landscape study.

The report provides insight into:

• How these archives are defined across geography, focus areas, and governance models
• How community-based archives engage and serve their communities
• How funding sources for these archives are shifting over time
• What resources are needed to support long-term security and sustainability
• What structural barriers community-based archives face

09/30/2026

📣 JOB OPPORTUNITY: HR GENERALIST

The Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) is hiring an HR Generalist.

💼 Position: Full-time, 30 hours/week | hourly
💰 Pay: $33–$41/hour
📅 Schedule: Monday–Friday, as agreed

📩 To view the full job description and apply: https://mohai.org/about/opportunities/hr-generalist/

Please share this opportunity with your museum and nonprofit networks!

Apply for HR Generalist opportunity at the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) located in downtown Seattle, WA.

09/30/2026

We had a wonderful time with our members this Monday visiting the beautiful Bothell Historical Society & Museum. What a treat to see their historic buildings and learn about what they have going on this year.

09/29/2026

Free Audiovisual Preservation Workshops from MIPoPS - Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound

Looking to strengthen your organization’s audiovisual preservation practices? Join the Moving Image Project of Puget Sound (MIPoPS) for the final workshop!

Identification, Condition Assessment, and Data Collection
📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026 | 3–5 PM
📍 Duvall Historical Society, 26526 NE Cherry Valley Road, Duvall, WA, United States

👉 Visit the MIPoPS website for workshop details and registration information:

Taps & Tapes: MIPoPS Giving in the Gardens @ Old Stove Gardens September 29 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Old Stove Gardens 1550 NW 49th St, Seattle, WA, United States Raise a pint and support our mission to preserve at-risk video and audio history from across the region. Every b**r you enjoy helps us digitiz...

09/25/2026

Join us Tuesday, September 29 for Protecting Tribes’ Treaty Rights!

Treaties are legally binding agreements that shape the government-to-government relationship between Tribes and the United States. But their history is also one of broken promises and the ongoing fight by Native peoples to uphold their rights, sovereignty and ways of life. Hear from local tribal historians and leaders as they discuss the histories and futures of these treaties and the continued work to protect Tribal rights and sovereignty.

Learn more➞https://bit.ly/3T4t7Xp

🍎 Educators-Come early for the MOHAI Educator Mixer, starting at 6 pm!