The Gib Dammann Political Memorabilia Collection
Open during regular museum hours: 1pm-4pm, Wed-Sun. This Special Exhibit showcases a long commitment to honor those who ran for office and their marketing paraphernalia used. The Vashon Heritage Museum is honored to showcase this collection.
This monthly family friendly day at the museum will offer extended open hours (10am to 4pm), crafts, a story time and fun for all ages. Third Saturday of the month.
Join ASU Law Professor Robert Miller (Eastern Shawnee Tribe) and Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, Brandon Reynon (Puyallup Tribe) as they discuss the history and continued impacts of the Doctrine of Discovery. The Doctrine deprived indigenous peoples of their land claiming that, because it was not under the flag of a sovereign Christian nation, it could be taken by whoever “discovered” it.
Join this Zoom panel discussion inspired by our Special Exhibit "We The People". Panelists include Dr. Allison Jansen, Dr. Bruce Haulman, and Gib Dammann.
Please join us as we circumnavigate the island aboard the Virginia V. on Sunday, August 18th at 12:30-4:30! Tickets are sold out! $175 each. Adults only. Add your name to the waiting list by e-mailing cameroncooper@vashonheritage.org.
Want to sail with your children? Separate kids cruise around Blake Island at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, August 19th $50/per person. Kids' Cruise tickets for adults who bring a child aged 3-17 still available!
Bring your child(ren) along for a wonderful kid’s cruise on the historic Virginia V. Boarding at 10:45am for a one-hour cruise, departing from the Northend Ferry Dock.
Please join us for live music, yard games and community in our annual FESTIVAL FRIDAY Ice Cream Social on Friday, July 19th from 6-8 p.m. We’ll have a special unveiling of the new outdoor hydro exhibit, “4th of July Hydros”.
Honoring the memory of the 111 Japanese residents of Vashon Island who were unjustly exiled by their own government on May 16, 1942.
Dr. Asaka will discuss how migrant laborers worked alongside each other and forged unexpected alliances within the marine and coastal spaces of the Puget Sound.
Celebrate our heritage. Entertainment, dinner and dancing Fundraising Gala.
Islanders have an opportunity to hear about their history and culture from Charlotte Basch, Historic Education Coordinator for the Puyallup Tribe.
This project was supported in part by a grant from 4Culture.
This project was supported in part by a grant from 4Culture.
