The Fraser Cabin, built in 1888, comes to life with displays that relate to 1880s settler life. This heritage program is part of Kelsey Creek Farm’s Farm Fair event. This program is presented by the Eastside Heritage Center in partnership with Bellevue Parks & Community Services.

Bring your family to the Farm and enjoy our Fall Festival. Event features include tractor-pulled wagon rides, Country Lane Play Area, pick-a-pumpkin already gathered from the vine but in a farm pasture, farm animals, and much more!

More information here.

Bellevue High School will be celebrating their centennial this year. Eastside Heritage Center is a community partner and will be present at their public celebration this fall. More information can be found here.

Enjoy fresh Washington produce, flowers, food, and fun. Live music fills the air and a local nonprofit community organization is featured each market day. There are contests, recipes and more all season long.

Eastside Heritage Center will be at the Farmers Market this summer. Be sure to drop by for some what-is-it activities and information about the work we do in the community!

Enjoy fresh Washington produce, flowers, food, and fun. Live music fills the air and a local nonprofit community organization is featured each market day. There are contests, recipes and more all season long.

Eastside Heritage Center will be at the Farmers Market this summer. Be sure to drop by for some what-is-it activities and information about the work we do in the community!

Enjoy fresh Washington produce, flowers, food, and fun. Live music fills the air and a local nonprofit community organization is featured each market day. There are contests, recipes and more all season long.

Eastside Heritage Center will be at the Farmers Market this summer. Be sure to drop by for some what-is-it activities and information about the work we do in the community!

Eastside Heritage Center will be at the Farmers Market this summer at Crossroads Mall in Bellevue. Be sure to drop by for some what-is-it activities and information about the work we do in the community!

Via Crossroads — Enjoy fresh Washington produce, flowers, food, and fun. Live music fills the air and a local nonprofit community organization is featured each market day. There are contests, recipes and more all season long.

Eastside Heritage Center will be at the Paws & Pride Dog Jog & Walk in Bellevue. Be sure to drop by for some exciting activities and information about the work we do in the community!

Via Bellevue Downtown Association —

The Eastside welcomes Pride Month with the first-ever LGBTQIA+ dog jog & walk in Downtown Bellevue! The Bellevue Downtown Association and Eastside Pride PNW are proud to debut the inaugural Paws & Pride Dog Jog & Walk, supported by Symetra, on Sunday, June 4 at Ashwood Park – adjacent to Bellevue Library.

Focused on inclusivity on the Eastside, this event will spotlight Eastside Pride PNW and their vision of a world free of prejudice and bias where everyone is safe, valued and feels a sense of belonging. Event benefactors will be Seattle Humane of Bellevue and Lambert House, a community center for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth in the greater Seattle area.

Participant goodie bags will feature customized event bandanas– a memorable keepsake of this inaugural Pride event in the Heart of Bellevue. The event is a non-competitive 4k (~2.5 miles) stroll through the streets of Bellevue with your pup (those without dogs are welcome too). Complimentary event parking will be available at Bellevue Library, adjacent to Ashwood Park. Tickets on sale now! 

You do not need to register your dog, just humans. 

https://www.bellevuedowntown.com/events/paws-and-pride-dog-jog-and-walk

Sesión Sin Cita de Historia Oral de la Comunidad Hispanohablante/Latinx

Eastside Heritage Center está realizando entrevistas de audio como parte de un proyecto de historia oral contemporánea llamado "The Living History Project". El objetivo es conectarse con la comunidad para ayudar a capturar fragmentos de la vida en el Eastside a lo largo del tiempo. Las entrevistas resultantes formarán parte de la extensa colección de archivos de EHC a perpetuidad y se difundirán por toda la región a medida que crezca el alcance del proyecto.

Esta sesión de entrega se llevará a cabo el sábado 13 de mayo de 1 a 4 p.m. en Crossroads Bellevue en su Sala Comunitaria, dentro del centro comercial. La sesión está destinada a proporcionar un espacio para la conversación intencional entre el público (¡tú!) y el personal del Eastside Heritage Center. Se anima a las personas de todas las edades a participar por orden de llegada. Las entrevistas de audio durarán aproximadamente 15 minutos y requerirán una formulario de consentimiento para ser firmada por el/los participante(s).

Si desea participar en un día diferente, comuníquese con nosotros:

info@eastsideheritagecenter.org

Spanish-Speaking/Latinx Community Oral History Drop-In Session

Eastside Heritage Center is conducting audio interviews as part of a contemporary oral history project called "The Living History Project." The goal is to connect with the community to help capture fragments of life on the Eastside over time. The resulting interviews will become part of EHC's extensive archival collection in perpetuity and will be disseminated throughout the region as the scope of the project grows.

This drop-in session will take place on Saturday, May 13 from 1-4 p.m. at Crossroads Bellevue in their Community Room, inside the mall. The session is intended to provide a space for intentional conversation between the public (you!) and the Eastside Heritage Center staff. People of all ages are encouraged to participate on a first-come, first-served basis. Audio interviews will last approximately 15 minutes and will require a consent form to be signed by the participant(s).

If you would like to participate in a different day, please contact us:

info@eastsideheritagecenter.org

The Fraser Cabin, built in 1888, comes to life with hands-on activities that relate to 1880s settler life. This heritage program is part of Kelsey Creek Farm’s Sheep Shearing event. This program is presented by the Eastside Heritage Center in partnership with Bellevue Parks & Community Services.

Watch the sheep being shorn of their winter coats. Enjoy wool spinning demonstrations, children’s crafts, tractor-pulled wagon rides, pony rides, food, animal viewing areas, and more. Free shuttle service available at Wilburton Park & Ride and Bannerwood Sports Park.

What to throw away and what to keep: Organizing your community records and family keepsakes

Let’s be honest, we can’t keep everything! This session will prepare you to evaluate your collections and determine what to preserve.  Be ready for lively conversation about saving or discarding materials, considering who will use the collection, and exploring options for the things you cannot keep. We present strategies and exercises to help you take stock of your papers, photos, digital files, books, and other historical materials and build a collection that you can manage.

This in-person event is FREE and open to all!

RSVP ! https://bit.ly/keep2023

Eastside Heritage Center is conducting audio interviews as part of a contemporary oral history project called “The Living History Project.” The goal is to connect with the community to help capture snippets of life on the Eastside over time. The resulting interviews will become part of EHC’s extensive archive collection in perpetuity and be disseminated throughout the region as the project scope grows.

This drop-in session will be held on Friday February 24th from 12-3pm at Crossroads Bellevue in their Community Room, inside the mall. The session is intended to provide a space for intentional conversation between the public (you!) and Eastside Heritage Center staff. Folks of all ages are encouraged to participate on a first come/first served basis. The audio interviews will be approximately 15 minutes and will require a release to be signed by the participant(s).

If you’d like to participate on a different day, please reach out to us: info@eastsideheritagecenter.org

Eastside Heritage Center is conducting audio interviews as part of a contemporary oral history project called “The Living History Project.” The goal is to connect with the community to help capture snippets of life on the Eastside over time. The resulting interviews will become part of EHC’s extensive archive collection in perpetuity and be disseminated throughout the region as the project scope grows.

This drop-in session will be held on Wednesday February 15th from 3-6pm at Crossroads Bellevue in their Community Room, inside the mall. The session is intended to provide a space for intentional conversation between the public (you!) and Eastside Heritage Center staff. Folks of all ages are encouraged to participate on a first come/first served basis. The audio interviews will be approximately 15 minutes and will require a release to be signed by the participant(s).

If you’d like to participate on a different day, please reach out to us: info@eastsideheritagecenter.org

The Fraser Cabin, built in 1888, comes to life with displays that relate to 1880s settler life. This heritage program is part of Kelsey Creek Farm’s Farm Fair event. This program is presented by the Eastside Heritage Center in partnership with Bellevue Parks & Community Services.

Bring your family to the Farm and enjoy our Fall Festival. Event features include tractor-pulled wagon rides, Country Lane Play Area, pick-a-pumpkin already gathered from the vine but in a farm pasture, farm animals, and much more! Free shuttle service from Wilburton Park & Ride and Bannerwood Sports Park. Please note: no pets allowed on shuttle bus or in the barnyard areas.

Stop by the Information Booth at the Bellevue Downtown Arts Market to learn a little about local history with Eastside Heritage Center! We’ll be at the booth all day Saturday with some hands-on history items.

Market info: https://www.bellevuedowntown.com/events/downtown-arts-market

The Fraser Cabin, built in 1888, comes to life with hands-on activities that relate to 1880s settler life. This heritage program is part of Kelsey Creek Farm’s Sheep Shearing event. This program is presented by the Eastside Heritage Center in partnership with Bellevue Parks & Community Services.

Watch the sheep being shorn of their winter coats. Enjoy wool spinning demonstrations, children’s crafts, tractor-pulled wagon rides, pony rides, food, animal viewing areas, and more. Free shuttle service available at Wilburton Park & Ride and Bannerwood Sports Park.

More information can be found here.

The Fraser Cabin, built in 1888, comes to life with displays that relate to 1880s settler life. This heritage program is part of Kelsey Creek Farm’s Farm Fair event. This program is presented by the Eastside Heritage Center in partnership with Bellevue Parks & Community Services.

Farm Fair is back! All of the animals at the farm missed this yearly get together. We hope you can join us! Events include tractor-pulled wagon rides, live entertainment, pony rides and so much more! There is free shuttle service from Wilburton Park and Ride and Bannerwood Sports Park

Ages:  All ages – family event. 

Cost:  No entrance fee.

Info:  KelseyCreekFarm@bellevuewa.gov or 425-452-7688.

Eastside Heritage Center will be at Medina Day this year! We will have a variety of hands-on activities for kids and adults.

• What is it? - Test your knowledge of historical objects and learn about gadgets from the past.

• Daisy - Little ones can try “milking” Daisy Belle, our wooden cow. (It’s only water)

• Flying fish - create a flying fish kite and learn about the history of the Japanese community in Bellevue.

• Knot tying - Learn how to tie a variety of nautical knots from our EHC Volunteer Mike Luis.

For those who would prefer a hands-off experience, we’ll have grab-and-go activities available upon request.

Hand sanitizer will be available for use. We will be complying with Washington State guidelines regarding masks and distancing.

The Fraser Cabin, built in 1888, comes to life with hands-on activities that relate to 1880s settler life. This heritage program is part of Kelsey Creek Farm’s Farm Fair event. This program is presented by the Eastside Heritage Center in partnership with Bellevue Parks & Community Services.

Bring your family to the farm and enjoy our fall festival.  The Farm Fair features live entertainment, heritage demonstrations, pick-a-pumpkin (gathered from the vine but in a farm pasture), and farm animals.  No pets are allowed in the barnyard areas or on the shuttle bus.  Free shuttle service from Wilburton Park & Ride and Bannerwood Sports Park. 

Ages:  All ages – family event. 

Cost:  No entrance fee; cost varies for food and activities. 

Pre-registration:  Not required. 

Info:  KelseyCreekFarm@bellevuewa.gov or 425-452-7688.

Join Eastside Heritage Center for a guided version of the Early Bellevue Walking Tour! We will be meeting by the fountain on NE 4th street of the Bellevue Downtown Park at 5:30pm. Space is limited, please contact our office at 425-450-1049 or education@eastsideheritagecenter.org.

Before glass towers defined the skyline and shoppers bustled across busy pavement, Bellevue was a quiet town of dirt roads and scattered homes. The first settlers from Seattle began to drift across Lake Washington in the 1860s. Discover the hidden history throughout downtown Bellevue on this Early Bellevue Walking Tour, presented by Eastside Heritage Center.

Enjoy fresh Washington produce, flowers, food, and fun. Live music fills the air and a local nonprofit community organization is featured each market day. There are contests, recipes and more all season long.

Eastside Heritage Center will be at the Farmers Market this summer. Be sure to drop by for some what-is-it activities and information about the work we do in the community!

Come celebrate the completion of the Historical McDowell House’s 100th year. This two story structure was built using some of the last lumber to come out of the Wilburton Mill in 1918 by John H. and Ella McDowell. Over the decades the house was sold to a series of owners until it was bought by the City of Bellevue in 1988. It is now the headquarters of Eastside Heritage Center.

Come visit the house and learn more about this historic landmark on Saturday, August 24th. Enjoy historic displays, children’s activities, and share with us in honoring the history of the Eastside.

Please RSPV: Parking is Limited

Because we have limited parking please RSPV by email at info@eastsideheritagecenter.org or by phone at (425) 450-1049 and let us know you are coming and if you will drive. If you are able to walk to our location please do so and leave parking spaces for our elderly and handi-capable visitors. Thank you for being considerate.

Join Eastside Heritage Center for a guided version of the Early Bellevue Walking Tour! We will be meeting by the fountain on NE 4th street of the Bellevue Downtown Park at 5:30pm. Space is limited, please contact our office at 425-450-1049 or education@eastsideheritagecenter.org.

Before glass towers defined the skyline and shoppers bustled across busy pavement, Bellevue was a quiet town of dirt roads and scattered homes. The first settlers from Seattle began to drift across Lake Washington in the 1860s. Discover the hidden history throughout downtown Bellevue on this Early Bellevue Walking Tour, presented by Eastside Heritage Center.

Enjoy fresh Washington produce, flowers, food, and fun. Live music fills the air and a local nonprofit community organization is featured each market day. There are contests, recipes and more all season long.

Eastside Heritage Center will be at the Farmers Market this summer. Be sure to drop by for some what-is-it activities and information about the work we do in the community!

Join Eastside Heritage Center for a guided version of the Early Bellevue Walking Tour! We will be meeting by the fountain on NE 4th street of the Bellevue Downtown Park at 5:30pm. Space is limited, please contact our office at 425-450-1049 or education@eastsideheritagecenter.org.

Before glass towers defined the skyline and shoppers bustled across busy pavement, Bellevue was a quiet town of dirt roads and scattered homes. The first settlers from Seattle began to drift across Lake Washington in the 1860s. Discover the hidden history throughout downtown Bellevue on this Early Bellevue Walking Tour, presented by Eastside Heritage Center.

Celebrate our nation's birthday with friends and neighbors at the Bellevue Family 4th of July Celebration in Bellevue Downtown Park. The day includes fun activities for the family throughout the day and concludes with a spectacular fireworks display set to a live performance by the Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra.

Eastside Heritage Center is excited to be joining in the fun for Bellevue’s Family 4th. Come by our booth for hands-on kids activities, historical what-is-it’s, and read the winning haiku’s from this year’s haiku contest!

Join Eastside Heritage Center for a guided version of the Early Bellevue Walking Tour! We will be meeting by the fountain on NE 4th street of the Bellevue Downtown Park at 5:30pm. Space is limited, please contact our office at 425-450-1049 or education@eastsideheritagecenter.org.

Before glass towers defined the skyline and shoppers bustled across busy pavement, Bellevue was a quiet town of dirt roads and scattered homes. The first settlers from Seattle began to drift across Lake Washington in the 1860s. Discover the hidden history throughout downtown Bellevue on this Early Bellevue Walking Tour, presented by Eastside Heritage Center.

Enjoy fresh Washington produce, flowers, food, and fun. Live music fills the air and a local nonprofit community organization is featured each market day. There are contests, recipes and more all season long.

Eastside Heritage Center will be at the Farmers Market this summer. Be sure to drop by for some what-is-it activities and information about the work we do in the community!

Presented by the Eastside Heritage Center in partnership with Bellevue Parks & Community Services, the Fraser Cabin, built in 1888, comes to life with hands-on activities that relate to 1880s settler life.

The same day, enjoy Sheep Shearing at Kelsey Creek Farm! Watch the sheep being shorn of their winter coats. Enjoy wool spinning demonstrations, children’s crafts, tractor-pulled wagon rides, pony rides, food, animal viewing areas and more. Free shuttle service available at Wilburton Park & Ride and Bannerwood Sports Park. Please note: no pets allowed on shuttle bus or in the barnyard areas.

Fees: No entrance fee. Cost vary for food & activities.

Ages: All ages

Eastside Heritage Center will be participating in the annual Arbor Day-Earth Day event at Lewis Creek Park. We look forward to seeing you there!

“Bellevue’s annual Arbor Day-Earth Day event will mark the city’s 28th year of being recognized as a “Tree City USA” community by the Arbor Day Foundation.  At 11:30 a.m., Bellevue park rangers and elected officials will plant a ceremonial tree and recognize environmental volunteers.  Local environmental stewardship organizations will host free activities and eco-demonstrations.  Plant a tree with your family!  Kids can grab an Arbor Day-Earth Day activities passport from a Park Ranger and journey through various eco-stations.  Completed passports will be entered into a prize drawing.“

Ages:  All ages welcome. 

Cost:  Free! 

Pre-registration:  Not required. 

Info:  425-452-4195.

Join EHC in attending the Grand Opening of Meydenbauer Bay Park! Eastside Heritage Center worked closely with Bellevue Parks to develop the interpretive signage and photographs used in the park, especially relating to the Whaling House.

“Celebrate the new and improved Meydenbauer Bay Park! Features of the new park include a large public swimming beach and swimming platform; a 400-foot-long pedestrian pier; walkways and overlooks; a new beach house featuring restrooms, changing rooms, and a lifeguard station; children’s playground area; and seasonal canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddle board rentals. From your picnic blanket on plateaus nestled into the slope of the park, take a look back at the city’s skyscrapers to remind yourself that yes, you’re still in Downtown Bellevue!

 Ribbon cutting at 11 am, followed by live music, activities and food.” - Bellevue Downtown Association