In an effort to open such a treasure trove wider than ever before, Museum volunteers and staff members have explored the less frequented places in the collection in order to bring to light uncommon historical items of special interest and significance.
The Museum will host extended hours, open till 7pm, to celebrate the opening of this exhibit.
Back by popular demand! Join the Vashon Heritage Musem at the Vashon Theatre for screening of “The Maury Island Incident” followed by a talk by film makers Scott Schaefer and Steve Edmiston.
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.
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 tour guide Chris Austin (The Mostly True Vashon Tours) on a flashlight tour of Vashon Town. Enjoy fun stories from Vashon’s history, meet apparitions of islanders past and enjoy spooky characters from Vashon stories
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.
Honoring the memory of the 111 Japanese residents of Vashon Island who were unjustly exiled by their own government on May 16, 1942.
