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Welcome,

The Black Heritage Society of Washington State, Inc. was first proposed in 1977 and became incorporated in 1982.  Preserving, collecting and sharing the history of African Americans in Washington State are the priorities that shape the BHS mission.

BHS collections are a protected resource and public asset that archives the past and present to inform the future. The Society recognizes the importance for documenting the culture and heritage of Black people statewide, and advocates for saving places to uphold the notion that Washington State history is an essential link in the broader narrative that defines the story of our nation.

Preserving our past ~ Informing our future


Access to the Archive

BHS Jacqueline E.A. Lawson Resource Center and archive are now open for public access.
*Ask about health and safety protocols as all are subject to change.
Visits are by appointment only on Fridays 11:30am-2:30pm.  
INQUIRIES and APPOINTMENTS

Email:  blackheritagesocietywa@gmail.com
Resource Center Message Phone: 206 324-1126 x190
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 28647 Seattle, WA 98118
Physical Address by Appointment: 5933 6th Ave S Seattle, WA 98108

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SAVE THESE DATES

BHS FOUNDERS SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION NOW OPEN TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

DEADLINE TO APPLY IS
APRIL 30, 2024
SEE DETAILS and APPLICATION
HERE


IN THE NEWS AT BHS
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ACES-HIGH and CONGRATULATIONS!
Miss Jessa Thomas, 2024 Miss Teen Rodeo Washington State.
Making history as Washington State’s first African-American Miss Teen Rodeo.
BHS is proud to support Miss Thomas’ reign.
Follow what she shares on fb/IG
@Miss Teen Rodeo Washington.
Jessa rides, ropes, and races.
Black Cowgirls Rock!

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BLACK WASHINGTON


African American History App developed at Washington State Historical Society.
Tap into Washington State stories, landmarks, and icons.
Guess What? There’s a feature that allows YOU to add to this resource.

Check it out and get the App here.
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Community Landmarks Cohort at BHS

Cohort members with BHS President, Stephanie Johnson-Toliver are
Chardonnay Beaver, Ethelmarie Hubbard, Ariel Paine,
Kennesha Poe-Buycks, and Mercedes Robinson
Also pictured are consultants Taha Ebrahimi, Zola Mumford, and Jackie Peterson

with Taelore Rhoden, Historic Seattle Community Events Mgr.

BHS in partnership with Historic Seattle is proud to introduce the Community Landmarks Cohort. A successful 2022 donor campaign is funding awareness and skills-building for understanding the process to nominate African American heritage sites.
The series was funded in part by King County 4Culture.

Did you know that less than 2% of Seattle landmarks are relevant to
African American history and legacies?


2024 ANNUAL HISTORY KEEPER MEMBERSHIPS


Photo courtesy of BHS Member William Krossen

Renew your annual membership or
become a new member today.
THANK YOU, LIFE MEMBERS!

Your membership sustains the archive and supports community outreach.
Membership levels available.
You can join now on the website or by mail:
Black Heritage Society of Washington State
P. O. Box 28647 
Seattle, WA  98118
Thank You for supporting Washington State Black History.

 Black Heritage Society of Washington State, Inc.
 is a registered 501 c 3 nonprofit
organization.



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