Showing posts with label museum. Show all posts
Showing posts with label museum. Show all posts

The Gift of Being Spoken

Friday, September 20, 2024

Lunch with Roger Fernandes at the Thai Bistro
From left: Sarah Phillips, Maureen O’Neill, Lauren Brumbaugh, Angie Hurt, Diane Lobaugh, Roger Fernandes, Sally Yamasaki

By Sally Yamasaki

Roger Fernandes, artist in residence at the Shoreline Historical Museum, took a break from working to have lunch with some volunteers at the Shoreline Historical Museum.

Fernandes has been carving petroglyphic art for a Miyawaki Urban Forest Welcome Rock project entitled, “The Rock Holds the Memories of our People” funded by the Rotary Foundation.

This summer, Fernandes, artist, storyteller, educator, and member of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe has carved images each inspired from local Coast Salish Tribes on a 6’ x 3’ glacial rock.

Those who attended lunch, learned how stories are living entities and in them hold history, philosophy, science and more dating back to the end of the last glacial period (c. 8000 BCE, 10,000 years ago).

“I loved learning that literacy isn't locked within a book. The oral tradition of Native American story telling is meant to be living and changing in order to seek answers both spiritually and scientifically within the current world for which we live,” according to Lauren Brumbaugh.

Roger Fernandes pointing out one of the carvings that represents a story.

Fernandes explained that he learned from one of his teachers that the powerful form of a story is when it is told. When this happens, the moisture of the storyteller’s breath becomes the story, and it gives the story a unique form and comes alive.

“A story is a living thing. I give shape to it; I give life to it; and when the story is alive that means it changes – it means I might tell you a story from like the Maiden in Deception Pass and I would tell you that story and then you hear another person tell it and say—that’s not the way Roger told it…. Well, yeh because every teller is going to tell it a little bit differently. And because the story is alive, it changes too,” shared Fernandes.

When Fernandes was asked, “Why is it important for a story to breathe?” He answered, “It is like us – it needs to breathe so it can live.”

As an example, he then told us about a poem he once wrote.

“I wrote a poem once- I said they took a sword, called a pen, and they captured the word. They took the word and put it in a cell, they called a page; They took the page and they put it in a prison, and they called it a book. And they said it was good.”

Fernandes continued, “I’m not criticizing literacy. Literacy is a powerful tool. But when it becomes all powerful, we have forgotten the other gifts that …. there is a book called ‘the orality of literacy.’”

According to Sarah Phillips, “Having lunch with a master storyteller is an experience. Roger Fernandes is a master storyteller. So, lunch with him was an unforgettable experience.”

The Miyawaki Urban Forest at the Shoreline Historical Museum will be hosting two opportunities to learn from Roger Fernandes.

Saturday, September 28th, 10 AM – 12 Noon

LIFE OF THE FOREST – Storytelling

Roger Fernandes will share the traditional stories of the local Coast Salish Tribes that connect those cultures to the living world around them.

Sunday, December 8th, 3:30 – 5:15 PM

MIYAWAKI FOREST FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY – Welcome Rock Dedication

We will celebration the Miyawaki Forest turning one year old. Fernandes will discuss the inspiration behind the Welcome Rock and highlight some of the stories he carved.

Both are outdoor events that will have activities, tours and refreshments.

More information about the programs here


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Collections Corner: Blanche Hillmann's Companion

Saturday, September 14, 2024

Blanche Hillman's camelback trunk is now part of the museum's collection
Photo courtesy SHM

At the start of August 2024, the Shoreline Historical Museum received a special donation of an 1896 travel trunk. 

This important companion accompanied Richmond Beach Pioneer, Blanche E. Hillmann on her 1915 journey from Minneapolis, MN to present day Shoreline, WA.

The interior of the trunk was beautifully decorated
Photo courtesy SHM

The trunk was crafted in the German style Camelback form, known for its highly detailed wood carving, art printing and metalworking. The hardy storage unit had a curved top design that prevented other furniture from being stacked on top of it. This kept the contents of the trunk safe and allowed for multiple areas of storage. Perfect for the long journey from Minneapolis to Shoreline!

Blanche Hillmann was an elementary school teacher in Shoreline
Photo courtesy SHM

The trunk would have contained many of Hillmann's personal belongings, including clothes, housewares and teaching supplies as she made her journey across the Northwest to eventually reach Shoreline. 

She would spend her career teaching 2nd grade and German language at Richmond Beach Elementary School, which was open from 1891-1971.

The Shoreline Historical Museum is located at 18501 Linden Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133


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Stories Need to Breathe and Grow

Friday, September 6, 2024

Roger Fernandes
Life of the Forest - Storytelling
Saturday, September 28, 2024
10:00 – 12:00
Shoreline Historical Museum
18501 Linden Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

Roger Fernandes, artist, storyteller, educator and member of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe will share the traditional stories of the local Coast Salish Tribes that connect those cultures to the living world around them.

Stories Need to Breathe and Grow
By Sally Yamasaki

When I first heard Roger Fernandes tell stories at the University of Washington Sacred Breath: Indigenous Writing and Storytelling Series, I thought that I was going to hear stories meant only for children. I was clearly wrong. After the event, my body was busy the rest of the night synthesizing and feeling all that I had heard in the moment of sharing sacred breath. The stories, and the way he presents them, are for any person, any age.

According to Fernandes, "Stories are alive and, in the heart, not the head. We all are storytellers. There are stories in everything, a tree, a rock, water…, and each of us will turn the story a bit differently based on our life experiences."

Saturday, September 28th from 10:00 – 12:00 at the Shoreline Historical Museum, we will have the opportunity to listen to Fernandes share traditional stories that he has learned from local Coast Salish Tribes that connect those cultures to the living world around us.  

In addition, to the stories, there will be hands-on activities, refreshments and tours of the Miyawaki Urban Forest and the Shoreline Historical Museum. Dress accordingly, as this is a free-outdoor event. This will be the first program with Fernandes.

Roger Fernandes, right, with Calvin Kennard and Judy MacCully
Photo by Sally Yamasaki

On Sunday, December 8th, from 3:30 – 5:15
at the Shoreline Historical Museum, Fernandes will join us again as we celebrate the the Miyawaki Forest turning 1-years old and marking the time when our community come together to plant it.

At this event, Fernandes will unveil the Welcome Stone that he has been working on all summer. The Welcome Stone, 6’ x 3’ glacial rock holds carved images based on the teachings of local Coast Salish Tribes. Fernandes will discuss the stories and his inspiration while we celebrate the Miyawaki Urban Forest’s first “birthday.”  


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Two events at Miyawaki Forest - storytelling and first birthday

Saturday, August 24, 2024

Saturday September 28, 2024 from 10am - 12pm
Life of the Forest - Storytelling

Gather by the forest to hear Roger Fernandes - Native artist, storyteller and educator - share traditional stories of local Coast Salish Tribes.

Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 3:30pm - 5:15pm
First Birthday Party - Welcome Stone Unveiled

A year ago, 300 community members of all ages planted this forest. Celebrate with the unveiling of the Welcome Stone. Roger Fernandes will discuss the inspiration behind the images he carved in the 6' by 3' glacial rock.

These outdoor events include hands-on activities, refreshments, and tours.

Shoreline Historical Museum, 18501 Linden Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133
Nearby bus routes: E line and 348

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Watering the Miyawaki Forest

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Volunteers getting ready to water the Miyawaki Urban Forest

By Sarah Phillips

Last December 300 people came together to plant the Miyawaki Urban Forest at the Shoreline Historical Museum.

The forest needs to be watered and weeded for three years after which it should be self-sustaining.

Getting water to the plants is part of a grant from the King Conservation District. The grant provided funds for a 3000-gallon cistern.

The cistern is full. The rainwater is collected from the roof of the of the archive building and stored in the cistern. It was collected in June when it was raining. before the water could be used to water the forest a pump was needed. The installation of the pump is complete, and the cistern is working to water the forest.

Matt Tullio (in brown shirt) installed the cistern, installed the pump, and
built a fence around it.

The cistern was installed by Shoreline Historical Museum board member Matt Tulio. Matt also built a fence to protect the cistern an put in the pump.

Visit the museum for a storytelling event by Roger Fernandez. 

On September 28 at 10am Roger Fernandez will tell indigenous stories. In addition, there will be hands on activities for children and tours of the forest. Save the date Sunday, December 8, 2024, for the one-year anniversary of the planting of the forest and for the official unveiling of the Welcome Stone.

More information about the forest here.


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Come meet Artist Roger Fernandes and watch him carve a granite Welcome Stone at the Miyawaki Urban Forest

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Artist in Residence Roger Fernandes at the
Miyawaki Forest of the Shoreline Historical Museum

Artist in Residence Roger Fernandes of the Lower Elwha Band of the S’Klallam Tribe will be working on site at the Miyawaki Forest at the Shoreline Historical Museum this week (to Friday July 19, 2024)


Starting each day around 12pm and ending around 8pm, he will carve a piece of Cascade granite to create a welcoming feature into the Forest. 

"With a variety of skills and knowledge, we are thrilled to have him connected to this project and place." 

Even though the Museum is closed on Sunday and Monday, please come by and visit him and the Forest over this next week! Please note that his hours are subject to change.


Fernandes, artist, storyteller, and educator, is carving a 6’ x 3’ glacial rock with images based on the local tribal teachings, thanks to a grant from the Rotary Foundation.

He will be working on site at the Miyawaki Forest at the Shoreline Historical Museum until Friday, 7/19. 

According to Fernandes, "The carvings will represent local tribal stories that teach our relationship to the plants and brings storytelling into the meaning of the rock and carved designs." 
He continued, "Plants are our greatest teachers."
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Storytime at the Museum Saturday July 20, 2024 for ages 1 - 8

Monday, July 15, 2024

Storytime at the Museum

SATURDAY July 20, 2024


Shoreline Historical Museum Exhibits Building, 18501 Linden Ave, Shoreline WA 98133 from 10am - 11am

Orchards to Markets


We’ll be reading books about food that has been grown in this area, appreciating current produce in the area, and making our own fruit craft.

Join us as we explore our history and environment through stories, music, movement, and creating art.

For ages 1-8 with adult



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Shoreline Historical Museum hires full-time Collections Manager

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Robby Grillo, Shoreline Historical
Museum Collections Manager
The Shoreline Historical Museum has hired a 2nd full-time employee.

Robby Grillo is the new Collections Manager.

He was previously a Librarian, Archivist, Collection Assistant and Archaeologist.

"I'm excited to bring these experiences in caring for the museum's collections and promoting access for the community."

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Drums and dancing mark the first summer at the Miyawaki Forest

Friday, July 5, 2024

Miyawaki Forest Celebration, 25 booths, Food truck, Sweet Dream Bakes and Programs

By Sally Yamasaki

Around 350 people came to celebrate The Miyawaki Urban Forest’s first summer at the Shoreline Historical Museum last Saturday, June 29, 2024. 

The Forest is in bloom - trees and flowers are reaching new heights, and the Shoreline Historical Museum field was transformed for this event.

Children's Activities

Around the edges of the field, there were 25 different informational and activity booths. Paparepas food truck, and Shoreline’s own Sweet Dream Bakes filled the air with deliciousness. Children painted night scapes, molded clay forest protectors, and made magical forest wands.

To celebrate the Forest there were drum performances. When Seattle Kokon Taiko started playing, the rumbling of the drums gave sound effects to the gray-skyed backdrop. As they continued, the deep patterned resonance of the drums seemed to pull the crowd together, as if the many heartbeats rhythmically joined the drums.

Audience Participatory Dancing

The rhythms continued the audience’s connectivity with JHP Legacy playing drums that looked over 5 feet tall. Eben Pobee, Shoreline City Councilmember and co-founder of JHP Legacy, explained and demonstrated how drums could be used for long distance communication. 

The group then led the crowd in joining in the performance with clapping out rhythms and dancing on stage as well as in seats.

Concept drawing of Welcome Stone
On behalf of the Rotary Foundation, the design for a Welcome Stone was unveiled that Roger Fernandes is creating for the Miyawaki Forest entrance. 

Fernandes is an artist, storyteller, and educator whose work focuses on the culture and arts of the Coast Salish tribes of western Washington. He is a member of the Lower Elwha S’Klallam Tribe.

His design will be an art form with function, as part of the 6’ x 3’ glacial rock which will be carved and allow for seating. 

Fernandes will carve petroglyphs that represent images based on local tribal teachings. 

According to Fernandes, "Plants are our greatest teachers. The carvings represent local tribal stories that teach our relationship to the plants and brings storytelling into the meaning of the rock and carved designs."

The Forest is always open. Come walk through it. Talk, and listen to the plants. Take a moment to pause and take a deep breath and enjoy summer. 

As the weather begins to change and the leaves of the trees begin to transition, mark your calendars to join us at our next program: Life of the Forest, on Saturday, September 28th from 10 – 12pm. 

At this event, Roger Fernandes will share traditional stories that will give us an opportunity to learn and gather again as a community.

See more photos from the event.


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The Almost Antiques Guild meets Thursday, July 11, 2024 at a new time and location

The Almost Antiques Guild meets Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 1:30pm in a new location.

Broadview Branch of Seattle Public Library 12755 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle WA 98133 from 1:30pm-3pm (a new time)

Join Hal Schlegel to learn about the Minser Tackle Company.

If you like collecting and collectibles, this is the group for you!

Bring something to show and tell, and hear about what others are collecting.


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Celebrate the Forest - Saturday June 29, 2024

Wednesday, June 26, 2024


On Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the Shoreline Historical Museum, you might feel the earth move under your feet! 

Not due to a Carole King concert, or an earthquake, but from a performance from two drumming groups: Seattle Kokon Taiko and Just Humanitarian Project (JHP) Legacy.

Bring a blanket and picnic or get a meal from the Paparepas food truck, or a dessert from Sweet Dream Bakes. There will be several information booths and fun activities for kids and adults, as well as docent tours through the Miyawaki Urban Forest and the museum exhibit building. 

The museum is celebrating the Miyawaki Urban Forest's first summer and our community that gives energy to its growth.

The free event begins at 5pm and is open to the public. At 6pm, the performance of two amazing drumming groups will begin - Seattle Kokon Taiko (SKT) and JHP Legacy.

Seattle Kokon Taiko

Seattle Kokon Taiko
(SKT) is Washington's first performing taiko ensemble. Taiko is a dynamic synthesis of rhythm, movement and spirit originating in Japan and evolving as a folk art over the last several hundred years. 

According to Seattle Kokon Taiko, 

"We try to combine the ancient with the modern; our repertoire is a mix of traditional pieces and contemporary compositions." 
SKT is based in the local Japanese American community. 
"Through taiko, we hope to contribute to the development of a uniquely Japanese American art form – Japanese in origin, American in expression – that weaves threads of continuity between generations and builds bridges of understanding among people of all nationalities and walks of life," said SKT.

JHP Legacy

JHP Legacy
is an arts organization based in Shoreline that provides culturally unique performances through dance and music.

"We are thrilled to perform 'Fume Fume,' a traditional musical piece created by the Ga people of Accra, Ghana. It is performed to ask God's blessings on mankind," according to Eben Pobee.

Secondly, JHP will perform Kpanlogo, a traditional drum/dance piece that emerged among the Gas in the 1960s, shortly after Ghana's independence in 1957. It was created and performed by the young people as a form of entertainment and for the purpose of socialization after a hard day's work.

When asked what else they would play, Pobee said, "Our third piece is ?? Give it a guess. You will have to be there to experience it!"

For more information click here.


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Magic in the Forest - Forest Celebration June 29, 2024

Monday, June 24, 2024

Miyawaki Forest Wands
By Sally Yamasaki
 
As children, growing up in Lake Forest Park, our neighborhood playground was the forest. 

I recognize now when I go back to the same woods, that being small made our forest feel all-encompassing, ominous, with trees that looked like giants. 

To add to our wonderment, one of our neighbors had a fairy garden in the woods that we would take care of and, in return, the fairies would sometimes leave us gifts of feathers, a pretty rock or pinecone, and sometimes even a shell. 

Dryad – a tree protector
This notion of magical beings in trees or forests, was not just a part of some Lake Forest Park children’s imaginations; in fact, magical beings that live in trees and cared for the forests exist in many ancient cultures.

In Greek mythology, there were Dryads, natural spirits, or nymphs that lived in trees. Their purpose was to watch over and protect the trees.

If a tree died, so would the dryad which was seen as unfavorable by the gods. If a person caused the death of the tree, there were consequences.
 
Locally, the first people of this area had a similar understanding. Forests were natural storehouses of foods and materials, but also the haunts of dangerous spirit beings. 

Clay Forest Protector, a Kodama
The forests were protected by Swah wah TEEKHW tud, dwarf spirit beings that protected the woods and punished those who used it thoughtlessly. (author David Buerge)

On June 29, 2024 starting at 5:00pm at the Shoreline Historical Museum field, 18501 Linden Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133, there will be a Forest Celebration with forest-related activities for all ages.

Nocturnal Forest Painting
Come make your own forest protectors out of clay, a Nocturnal Forest Painting, or a Miyawaki Forest Wand.

In addition to the fun activities, bring a picnic or get a meal from the Paparepas food truck, or a dessert from Sweet Dream Bakes. Meander around and visit the many booths, tour the forest and the museum. 

Enjoy yourselves as we stir up the earth with the sound of drums from Seattle Kokon Taiko and JHP Legacy.


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Creating an entryway for the Miyawaki Urban Forest

Friday, June 21, 2024

Imagine an entryway to the Miyawaki Forest

By Sarah Phillips

"Art should be something that liberates your soul, provokes the imagination and encourages people to go further.” – Keith Haring.

The artist has a way of helping us see the unexpected.

The Miyawaki Urban Forest History Project at the Shoreline Historical Museum will have an entryway. It will be unexpected.

Roger Fernandes, a member of the Lower Elwha S’Klallam Tribe, a professor at the University of Washington, a storyteller, and an artist, has been commissioned to create the entryway for the Miyawaki Urban Forest.

His design was not what the members of the Miyawaki committee had in mind; It was better. More exciting, dramatic, and exactly what should be as an entryway.

Join us for when the conceptual drawings of the artwork will be revealed on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at the Shoreline Historical Museum’s Miyawaki Forest Celebration. 

Fernandes’ entryway is made possible through a Rotary District Grant coordinated by the Rotary Environmental Club of Puget Sound Foundation.

The outdoor Museum field will be open at 5pm for a family friendly celebration of the Miyawaki Urban Forest. 

Engage. Bring a picnic or get a meal from the Paparepas food truck, or a dessert from Sweet Dream Bakes as you enjoy yourselves as we stir up the earth with the sound of drums from Seattle Kokon Taiko and JHP Legacy. Here will be all-ages activities, booths, tours of the forest and the Museum.

The Miyawaki Forest is located next to the Shoreline Historical Museum at N 185th and Linden Ave N.


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Miyawaki Forest hosts Summer Celebration June 29, 2024

Tuesday, June 18, 2024


The Miyawaki Forest hosts its Summer Celebration from 5.00 to 8pm on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 18501 Linden Avenue North, adjacent to the Shoreline Historical Museum

Join in marvelling at what’s growing, read the new bilingual English-Lushootseed signs identifying the forest’s 43 native species and enjoy Seattle Kokon Taiko and JHP Legacy Ghanian drummers. 

There will be information booths, food will be available for purchase from the Paparepas Venezuelan food truck and there will be plenty of space for picnicking.

Last December the forest was planted by community volunteers on vacant land adjacent to the Shoreline Historical Museum. It’s now one of 203 Miyawaki urban pocket forests worldwide supported by the international initiative SUGi. 

The Miyawaki method means very densely planting native species to form a self-sustaining forest within several years. 

Shoreline’s forest will filter airborne pollutants, reduce urban heat, mitigate flooding, capture CO₂, attract pollinators and improve the wellbeing of members of the community. 

Tracy Furutani of the Lake Forest Park City Council, but not speaking for the Council, was impressed after attending the Forest’s event in May.

 “The method is relatively quick way for a city to utilize small urban spaces to create much needed canopy for heat islands within the city. 
"A Miyawaki Forest reminds residents of what the environment provides, not just reducing greenhouse gas emissions or providing more habitat for various organisms, but also the mental health benefits greenery provides. And the creation and tending of the forest is a simple way to bring together the community.”

For more information click ­here.


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My Favorite Tree - the Garry Oak

Monday, June 17, 2024

Garry oak in the Miyawaki Urban Forest
Photo by Sally Yamasaki
By Sally Yamasaki

It’s been about six months since I helped plant the Miyawaki Urban Forest at the Shoreline Historical Museum and I have had a moment to reflect on what it has meant to me so far.
 
Last December, I helped plant a tree, a (čaʔadᶻac) Garry oak, Washington’s only true native oak, in the Shoreline Historical Museum Miyawaki Urban Forest on their Planting Day. 

The tree is just starting its life, but from the twig I planted 5 months ago to now, I can see beautiful deep green leaves that have emerged.

This tree is my favorite tree.

This Garry oak is so special partly because I helped plant it and it holds the hope of a healthy future for the earth to me. Garry oaks sequester carbon, and they are drought tolerant so as the earth continues to warm it will be able to survive. They are also important because they are a keystone species. So many other parts of our environment are dependent on them.

I worry about climate change and what will become of the future for my children, and their children. As a result, I recycle, try to walk as much as I can, and vote for things and people who support climate action.

Those things are good, but there is a difference in how this tree makes me feel. Whenever I go to visit it, I see how much it has grown, look to see if it is doing well or if a bunny has nibbled on it, and imagine how much bigger it will become in five, 10, 20 years. 

Although it does not ask me in words, as I sit there looking at the progress in its growth, it is almost as if it too is checking in on how I am because, invariably after a visit to the tree, I feel grounded as if I had a moment with a good friend.

On Saturday, June 29, 2024 starting at 5pm, the Miyawaki Forest Friends have a Forest Celebration planned at the field at the Shoreline Historical Museum, 18501 Linden Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

 It is open to the public and it will give all of us a chance to visit or revisit the Forest that we planted together in December and at the same time listen to a program of drumming that is sure to help us all celebrate the Forests summer. 

For more information click here.


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What are those orange signs about on Linden Ave N and 185th?

Saturday, June 8, 2024


To Save the Date for the Shoreline Historical Museum’s: Summer Forest Celebration.

Join the Shoreline Historical Museum on June 29, 2024 starting at 5pm to celebrate the first summer of the Miyawaki Urban Forest that was planted by community in December 2023.

Come and see what’s growing as we stir up the earth with sounds of drums from: Seattle Kokon Taiko (Japanese percussion instruments) and JHP Legacy (Ghanaian percussion instruments)

Bring a picnic and blanket, or purchase Venezuelan food from Paparepas food truck at the event. There will also be activities for all ages, tours of the Miyawaki Urban Forest, and informational booths.

More information on the event here


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Museum Historical Trivia Night fundraiser June 1, 2024 with silent and live auctions

Monday, May 20, 2024

On Saturday June 1, 2024 from 5pm - 8pm the Shoreline Historical Museum will host our Museum Fundraiser including food, drinks, trivia and both silent and live auctions!

Hosted at the Shoreline Masonic Lodge 753 N 185th St. Shoreline, WA 98133

Want to get ahead of the curve?

The Exhibits will be open before the event from 4pm - 5pm where you can look for clues that will help you and your team during the evening!

Celebrate in style and Dress to represent your version of history!
Come in costume or come as you are.

Shoreline Historical Museum Fundraiser Webpage

Ticket Purchase Webpage


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An outdoor summer forest celebration at the Shoreline Historical Museum’s Miyawaki Forest June 29, 2024

Sunday, May 19, 2024

Celebrate the Forest

An outdoor summer forest celebration at the Shoreline Historical Museum’s Miyawaki Forest

Saturday, June 29, 2024, 5 - 8pm

The Shoreline Historical Museum is celebrating the first summer of the Miyawaki Urban Forest, with its 1200 plants representing 43 species planted by community members in December 2023.

The program starts at 6pm with an introduction, followed by Seattle Kokon Taiko (Japanese percussion instruments) and JHP Legacy (Ghanian percussion instruments). 

See what’s growing as the vibration of the drums stirs the Forest. Bring a blanket and picnic or purchase food at the event, enjoy activities and information booths for all ages and tour the Miyawaki Forest with the new bilingual English-Lushootseed clay signs. (see previous article)

Shoreline Historical Museum 18501 Linden Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133. There will be parking and buses run on Aurora Avenue North regularly – check the Metro Trip Planner. The E Line is the main bus route on Aurora. The 348 is the main bus line on 185th.

For more information click ­here.


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Lake Forest Park library program on the History of Miyawaki Forest May 18, 2024

Friday, May 10, 2024

Join the Miyawaki Forest Friends to learn about the history of Miyawaki Forests, their benefits and how the project at the Shoreline Historical Museum has developed. 

Learn how you can join!

History of Miyawaki Forest
Lake forest Park Library 
Saturday May 18, 2024, 2pm

The library entrance is from the lobby on the lower level Town Center, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way, Lake Forest Park WA 98155.


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Our Area’s First Language

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Patti Kashiwa led a team of volunteers to make plant signs in Lushootseed and English at the Shoreline Historical Museum. Photo by Sally Yamasaki

By Sally Yamasaki 

At the Shoreline Historical Museum, local ceramist, Patti Kashiwa, led a crew of volunteers to create twenty-five clay native plant signs in Lushootseed and English. The process took three days with many hands working together. 

“It was a lot of fun to work with clay and learn about Lushootseed, and the results turned out really well,” according to a volunteer.
Volunteer team making clay native plant signs in Lushootseed and English
Photo by Sally Yamasaki

This Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 10:00am – 12:00pm the Shoreline Historical Museum will host a program to learn about the Language of the Forest by Professor Dana Campbell, as well as place the hand-made Lushootseed and English clay signs with their corresponding native plants. 

There will also be a fun clay activity where all ages can create a forest guardian to take home or leave in the forest. 

So, what is (txʷəlšucid, dxʷləšucid) Lushootseed?  If we want to learn the first language of this area, Lushootseed is the language we would study. 

Map from: “The Lushootseed Language, Examining Linguistics in the Native Pacific Northwest”

According to Tami Hahn, assistant teaching professor at the University of Washington, Southern Lushootseed is the first language spoken in the Duwamish Territory (which includes Seattle, Suquamish, Snoqualmie, Squaxin, Puyallup, Muckleshoot, and Nisqually. 


“Lushootseed” are two words that translate to mean, “Saltwater” and “Language.” 

There are two dialects of Lushootseed - northern and southern, according to the Lushootseed blog: Lushootseed Language, Examining Linguistics in the native Pacific Northwest 

Lushootseed was the main language first spoken in our area for many years. However, with the Treaty of Point Elliot in 1855, the language began to decrease. 

 “The decline was largely brought about when thousands of young Native Americans were forced to attend boarding schools in the 1880’s through the 1920’s. In a concerted effort of forced assimilation, these boarding schools punished the use of Lushootseed, and as a result the language experienced a severe decrease in speakers.” (What is Lushootseed)

Last December, the Shoreline Historical Museum planted a Miyawaki Urban Forest. The methodology of the Miyawaki is to use native plants. On planting day of the forest, over 300 community members came to help. 

Join the Shoreline Historical Museum on Saturday, May 4th
to label the native plants in Lushootseed and English.

With Spring here, and the Miyawaki forest plants beginning to bud out, the Shoreline Historical Museum saw a need to label the plants and it made sense to make sure to use the original names these plants were given from the Southern Lushootseed speakers of the time. 


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