Annual Membership Meeting
Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 24th, 2023
March 18, 2023. See our news page for the details.
Exploring the History of Monroe, Washington
Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 24th, 2023
March 18, 2023. See our news page for the details.
Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 24th, 2023
Join us on Saturday March 18th, 2023 for our Monroe Historical Society presentation titled Steamboats on the Snoqualmie. Local authors Steven Barker and Jack Russell will share the history and importance of steamboats on local rivers. Their new book “Steamboats on the Snoqualmie” was recently released and is the basis for their presentation. Please join […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 19th, 2022
The public, and especially members, are invited to attend an upcoming meeting and open house at the Monroe Historical Museum on Sunday, March 27, 2022. A short business meeting to elect trustees and review Society matters at 1:00 pm will be followed by an open house and tours of the old library space which is […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jul 7th, 2021
The Monroe Historical Society is happy to announce that the historic Shannahan Cabin will be open for visitors at this year’s Evergreen State Fair, running August 26 through September 6, 2021. Hours for the cabin are 10:30am to 8:00pm, with hosts available to greet you and answer questions.
Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 3rd, 2018
Join us for our Fall Program coming up soon! Mark your calendars for October 27, when local historian Connie Goss explores the Wagner family and its lasting impact on the community. George and Anna Wagner and their children, Charles, Frank and Rose arrived in Monroe in 1906. George and Charles were the primary owners and […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 1st, 2018
George Dishmaker House The 2018 Historic Homes Tour will take place this summer to allow home owners to share their beautiful gardens and plantings with visitors, as well as their homes. So mark your calendars for Saturday, July 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are now on sale online and at the Monroe Historical […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 18th, 2018
Wednesday, March 14 is the date for this year’s (2018) annual membership meeting, followed by a wonderful historical program. Mario Vega, Monroe High and WSU graduate, will be presenting on Monroe WWII hero, Tom Haji. Mario has done extensive research and writing on Tom Haji’s life and family who, as Japanese-Americans, were interned during the […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 21st, 2017
The Monroe Historical Society wishes to invite members and the public to our annual holiday open house. The event takes place at the Museum, 207 E. Main St., Saturday December 9, from noon to 3:00pm. Enjoy visiting, refreshments and holiday music. Hope to see you there!
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 21st, 2017
Thanks to the wonderful owners of six beautiful old homes in Monroe and all the amazing volunteers, this year’s historic homes tour was another success. Despite the cold damp November weather, about 150 people came out to do the self-guided tour. The additional fundraiser organized by Valeria Rae, selling vintage recipe cookies, was also a […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 28th, 2017
Congratulations to our 2017 Haji Family Scholarship recipient, Molly Thompson. The Monroe Historical Society is proud to offer this annual scholarship to a graduating Monroe High School senior each year, thanks to a generous endowment from 1940 Monroe High School valedictorian Hiroko Haji. Society president, Tami Kinney, on right, presented this year’s award to Molly, […]