Rainier Valley Historical Society
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosWashington, United States2-10 Employees
The Rainier Valley Historical Society, based in Seattle, collects and preserves the history of the Rainier Valley and its residents. It interprets this history for the public and seeks to involve the community in understanding the region's heritage. A core activity is maintaining a permanent archive that includes oral histories, photographs, documents, and artifacts related to the Rainier Valley. Its geographic scope runs from Dearborn Street in the north to the southern city limits and from the I-5 corridor to Lake Washington. The organization operates within the Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos sector and maintains an open membership for anyone with an interest in the area's history. In 2015, it partnered with SEED and Marcus Green to establish a monthly series of discussions on racism.