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Traveling for heritage and genealogy topic of Jan. 7 meeting in Lynnwood

The Sno-Isle Genealogical Society (SIGS) will welcome Brooke Yool, owner of I'm Outta Here Travel, to talk about heritage travel Wednesday, Jan. 7, at the Wickers Building, Heritage Park...

Snohomish County Historic Preservation Commission grants open for applications 

The 2026 Snohomish County Historic Preservation Commission Grants Program is open for applications. Snohomish County-based nonprofit cultural organizations, government entities, and agencies that provide heritage services to the public...

Get help with family history research in Lynnwood Dec. 13

Are you struggling with a family history research problem? The Sno-Isle Genealogical Society is offering a free opportunity to bust through those genealogical Brick Walls on Saturday, Dec. 13. Bring...

Start your family history journey at the Humble House open house Dec. 6

Have you been curious about tracing your family's history but are not sure where to begin. Now is the perfect time to explore the world of genealogy. The Sno-Isle...

Sno-Isle Genealogy presents Japanese Gulch – a home from time immemorial Nov. 5

The Sno-Isle Genealogical Society (SIGS) continues its “Our Nation, Our Families: The Tapestry of Us” series in November by welcoming Dr. Alicia Valentino from the Edmonds College Anthropology Department...

Mountlake Terrace history comes to life at Lynnwood Heritage Park Oct. 25

The Lynnwood-Alderwood Manor Heritage Association will host a program exploring the origins and growth of Mountlake Terrace at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 25 in the Wickers Gallery at Heritage...

Sno-Isle Genealogy welcomes Daughters of the American Revolution to Oct. 1 meeting

The Sno-Isle Genealogical Society (SIGS) continues its "Our Nation, Our Families: The Tapestry of Us" series in October by welcoming members of the local Daughters of the American Revolution...

Explore how your personal story contributes to national heritage during Sept. 10 meeting in Lynnwood

The Sno-Isle Genealogical Society (SIGS) invites the public to uncover the personal stories that shape our shared national heritage at their September meeting. As the United States approaches its...

Get help with family history research problems Aug. 23 in Lynnwood

Are you struggling with a family history research problem? The Sno-Isle Genealogical Society is offering a free opportunity to bust through those genealogical Brick Walls on Saturday, Aug. 23....

Edmonds College archaeological dig helps piece together Japanese history in Mukilteo

In late 19th-century Japan, challenging economic conditions in rural areas led many farmers to emigrate to the West Coast in search of economic stability. Seattle was a major port...

Washington’s historian closes the book on a storied career in a melancholy mood

This article was first published by TVW. John C. Hughes is, at root, a storyteller. As he marks the end of a nearly six-decade career that spanned hot-type newspapering on the...

Explore Lynnwood’s history at History & Heritage Day July 12

Jump back in time to learn about Lynnwood's history at History & Heritage Day at Lynnwood Heritage Park Saturday, July 12. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2...

Struggling with a family history research problem? Get help in Lynnwood June 21

Are you struggling with a family history research problem? The Sno-Isle Genealogical Society is offering a free opportunity to bust through those genealogical Brick Walls on Saturday, June 21....

History of Snohomish Pioneer Cemetery topic of June 4 Sno-Isle Genealogical Society meeting

The Sno-Isle Genealogical Society at its Wednesday, June 4 meeting will welcome Taylor Russell from SnohomishWalks to discuss the history of the Snohomish Pioneer Cemetery. In 1998, a judge declared...

Get help with your family history research during Lynnwood event May 31

Are you struggling with a family history research problem? The Lynnwood-based Sno-Isle Genealogical Society is offering a free opportunity to bust through those genealogical Brick Walls on Saturday, May...

All aboard! Demonstration inside historic Interurban trolley in the books

Community members stepped back in time Saturday with a presentation about the Seattle Interurban Railway from Lynnwood City Historian Cheri Ryan and Kevin Stadler – co-authors of the book...

Step aboard Lynnwood’s Interurban Trolley for an award-winning history lesson

Lynnwood residents and history enthusiasts are invited to step aboard a piece of local history next month and learn about the Seattle-Everett Interurban Railway. "Before Light Rail; the Seattle-Everett Interurban...

Get help with family history research April 26 in Lynnwood

Are you struggling with a family history research problem? The Sno-Isle Genealogical Society is offering a free opportunity to bust through those genealogical Brick Walls on Saturday, April 26,...

50 years after fall of Saigon, woman shares her experience as Vietnamese refugee

April 30 will mark the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam War. While American citizens and soldiers began the healing process of...

Local genealogists to discuss AI-powered full text search during April 2 meeting in Lynnwood

The Sno-Isle Genealogical Society is presenting a program Wednesday, April 2 in Lynnwood on how to use full text search to better access family history records. According to a society...