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Exhibit Highlight: State of the Union in Black and White
The State of the Union in Black and White: The Roosevelt Smith Collection of Black Americana is still open in our rotating exhibit room. Please stop by and see this powerful and impactful exhibit. Roosevelt Smith has lived in Kitsap County for over 40 years. He is a...
Fall for history online auction results
We're overflowing with gratitude as we review the final numbers for Fall For History. We hit 90% of our goal with $18,003 raised! Our community is simply amazing. A heartfelt "thank you" from the board, staff, and volunteers of Kitsap History Museum! ...
Thank you to Humanities Washington and the National Endowment for the Humanities
The Kitsap History Museum extends a big THANK YOU to Humanities Washington (https://www.humanities.org/) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (https://www.neh.gov/) for their continued support of our museum, especially during this chaotic and history-making...
Jeanine Greco and Joann Oligario Win 2020 WSHS Peace and Friendship Award
Congratulations to our Museum Curator, Jeanine Greco, and KCHS Member Joann Oligario, on winning the Washington State Historical Society's 2020 Peace and Friendship Award! The award was for their work on the exhibit "Beyond Borders: The Indipino Community of...
Statement from Staff and Board of Directors
We stand in solidarity with #BlackLivesMatter and protesters in our community and around the nation. We mourn the losses of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and so many others who have lost their lives to police violence. We want you to...
Temporary Closure
Update: This closure ended — the museum has reopened. See current hours and admission. March 16, 2020 Out of concern for the welfare of our community and the shared responsibility to minimize the spread of COVID-19, Kitsap History Museum will be closed to the public...
2019 First Friday Speaker Schedule
Come join us on the First Friday of every month for a fascinating presentation and discussion! January 4: Create your own Memory Jar! Kitsap History Museum curator shares ways to capture your best moments throughout the year by creating your own memory jar!February 1:...