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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IN THE NEWS with BHS
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SAVE THE DATE
OCTOBER ~ NATIONAL FAMILY HISTORY MONTH
Seattle Black Genealogy Research Group
with
The Black Heritage Society of Washington State
BLACK FAMILY HERITAGE CELEBRATION
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2024
*Only registered individuals will be admitted.
Here’s the registration link for your FREE ADMISSION.
DID YOU KNOW? Jacqueline E. A. Lawson, co-founder at BHS was also co-founder at BGRG.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2024
6PM ~ Four Seasons Seattle
NORTHWEST AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM
2024 UNITY BENEFIT
Celebrating History, Arts, and Culture.
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Besa Gordon with FOX13
Facing the Reign
Converge Media Production
Documenting
Washington State Black History
WATCH THE FILM HERE
Queen Jessa Thomas, 2024 Miss Teen Rodeo Washington State
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BLACK WASHINGTON
An 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.
CONGRATULATIONS!
BLACK Washington is the recipient of the 2024 AASLH Award of Excellence.
BHS is proud of its ongoing contributions that supports this important resource.
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Confronting Hate Together:
Stories, People, and Places
CHT Online Exhibit expands the conversation.
Community Podcasts are Here, too. LINK
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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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