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The Eastside Heritage Center is committed to preserving the past as it builds community and connects people with their heritage. In addition to maintaining and preserving the largest collection of artifacts, photos and archival material related to East King County, Washington, the Eastside Heritage Center focuses on sharing this collection with the community through exhibits, books, presentations and a wide variety of education programs.
The Eastside Heritage Center was established in 2001 through the merger of the Bellevue Historical Society, in Bellevue, and the Marymoor Museum of Eastside History, in Redmond. Due to King County budget shortfalls, the Marymoor Museum was asked to leave its home of 35 years, the Clise Mansion at Marymoor Park. The Museum closed its doors in December, 2002, and the collection of over 30,000 objects is now housed in offsite storage. We are developing programming for satellite exhibits to allow continued public access to the collection, and we are planning strategically for new exhibit facilities.
We currently have offices in two separate historic houses, the McDowell House and the Winters House, both located in Bellevue, Washington. Our vision is to have a destination heritage museum and research facility, where we can display the collection and serve the public. In the meantime, we continue to provide educational services, public programs and temporary exhibits throughout eastside communities, and we are striving to build our institution into an indispensable community asset.
Fund Development Manager - The Fund Development Manager is a new position at the Eastside Heritage Center, with the chief responsibility for directing and implementing the EHC’s emerging development activities. This person will help to establish membership and development goals, as well as execute an annual cycle of corporate, foundation, individual and special event fundraising. *Click here for full job description and application information.
Fraser Cabin Heritage Programs
Dates: Saturday, June 21, July 19, August 16,September 20, and
Saturday, Sunday, October 11 & 12, 2008
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Time: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Where: At the historic 1888 Fraser Cabin at Kelsey Creek Farm
Park.)
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Volunteer opportunities available.
The Eastside Heritage Center presents a brand-new book by author Suzanne Knauss, describing Bellevue’s history as a culinary experience from 1869 to the present.
King County Snapshots
View over 800 historical
photos. Learn more ...
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