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
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Wed-Sat: 12-4 pm

• LHS Hires Experienced Staff Member
• LHS receives $5,000 Grant for Operations
• Lakes HS Senior Volunteers in 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.

• LHS Adopts a Ft Lewis Unit (9-09)
• History of Little Church on the Prairie (7-09)
• Eagle Project Letter (7-09)
• Museum to Remain Open (5-09)
• Homsteaders Found Land of Plenty (5-09)
• 10th Birthday Celebration (10-08)
• Permanent Museum Selected (4-08)

More news: Prairie Gazette Newsletter

Gilbert & Sullivan Dock at Lakewood
Of the numerous operettas which rolled off the pens of W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, “HMS Pinafore; or, The Lass that Loved a Sailor,” is one of the most beloved.

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 2010 program list »

April 17, Saturday, 2 pm: Command Performance of HMS Pinafore, Lakewood Playhouse, 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW; a Society fund raiser, tickets are $20. (This is in lieu of a program for April.)

May 1, Saturday, 2 pm: “Max is Back” Vaudeville Variety Show, Lakes High School Performing Arts Center, 10320 Farwest Drive SW, Lakewood; a Society fund raiser, tickets $15 and $20.

May 18, Tuesday, 7 pm: Home Tour of Rhodesleigh Estate, 10815 Greendale Drive SW; historic estate home built on Lake Steilacoom in 1921 by Arthur Rhodes of Rhodes Department Store. This home is for sale by Michael Morrison, Sotheby’s International Realty, and is being shown with permission by the current owners.

June 15, Tuesday, 7 pm: Bad Boys of McNeil Island, Lakewood Library, 6300 Wildaire Rd SW, Lakewood; Presenter: Joan Curtis, Steilacoom historian.

June 26, Saturday, 12-7 pm: SummerFESTFt Steilacoom Park, Lakewood; tours of park highlighting history of Western State Hospital and Historic Ft Steilacoom; drawing for Hawaii trip at 4 pm.

January 19, Tues, 7 pm: Lt Charles Wilkes and the U.S. Exploring Expedition

February 16, Tues, 7 pm: Black and White and Re(a)d All Over

March 23, Tues, 7 pm: A Journey of Thousands of Steps

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.