Lakewood Historical Society (Lakewood, WA)

Location:
6211 Mt Tacoma Drive SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
(Get Directions)

Open:
Wednesday - Saturday
12 - 4 pm
Closed Major Holidays

Admission:
Free Will donations (no fee); tours encouraged

“Our history is something we must treasure and preserve, for without a reverence and understanding of our past, we cannot build a future.”


Lakewood History Museum

Lakewood History Museum

Museum to Remain Open »

Located in Lakewood’s historic Colonial Center and opened in October of 2006, this local History Museum brings to life area history from its prehistoric past to the present time through displays of artifacts, photos, maps, documents, and memorabilia. Learn more ...

Location:
6211 Mt Tacoma Drive SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
(Get Directions)

Winter Hours (effective October 2008)
Wed-Sat: 12-4 pm

Featured Exhibits

Camera exhibit at the Lakewood History Museum Camera Exhibit

Extended - Whether your photographic interests are strictly amateur or bordering on the professional, the exhibition at the Lakewood Historical Society Museum will be of particular interest. Cameras from 1839 to today are included in the exhibit. They are part of the collection of Lakewood resident Don Tempel.

Local Activites & Events

 

News & Events


Programs & Activities

The Historical Society programs are usually on the 3rd Tuesday at 7 pm at the Lakewood Library. Programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
View the entire 2009 program list »

June 16, 2009 @ 7pm
Carman Home Tour

The location of the home will be disclosed to Society members to maintain the owner’s privacy. The owner will provide the history and give a tour of this historic estate home.

Woodbrook Hunt ClubMay 19, 2009 @ 7pm
Significant Historical Role of Hunt Club Revealed

New from Arcadia Publishing is Woodbrook Hunt Club, by local author and horseback riding enthusiast Joy Keniston-Longrie ...

February 17, 2009
Harriet Tubman Visits Lakewood

January 22, 2009
History of Lakewood Library


Mission

The mission of the Lakewood Historical Society (Lakewood, Washington) is to identify, preserve and perpetuate Lakewood's history through educational programs, preservation and exhibits that celebrate the sites and people of Lakewood and its role in the development of the Pacific Northwest.
 

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