History of Our Local Ski Resorts

Come and join the Monroe Historical Society on November 2, 2024 for a look at ski resorts from our area. Local historians will share the history of resorts like Steven’s Pass and long forgotten ski areas like Mt. Pilchuck and Yodlin. The presentation starts a 2 pm at the Monroe Library. We hope to see you all there.

Steven’s Pass 1930’s

Bingo for the Ages

Save the Date

Sad to report that due to a lack of sales the bingo fundraiser set for September 28 has been cancelled. If you did purchase tickets online through Brown Paper Tickets you will be reimbursed. Thank you and sorry for the outcome.

Haji Family Memorial Scholarship

The Haji Family Memorial Scholarship was presented to Madison Smith this year. Madison’s family has been living in the Monroe area for several generations and Madison has a deep interest in history. Congratulations Madison!!!

2023 Haji Memorial Scholarship Winner

Congratulations to Molly Laidlaw, our Class of 2023 scholarship winner. 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. Molly is pictured here with board members Tami Kinney and Dottie Simoni at the June awards ceremony.

Annual Membership Meeting

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 us at 1:00 pm for the membership meeting. Mr. Barker and Mr. Russell will begin speaking at 1:30 pm. Followed by a Q & A session. All ages are welcome. We hope to see you at the Monroe Library.

Membership meeting/open house

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 being renovated upstairs. The open house and tours will run until 3:00 pm. The museum is located at 207 E. Main St., Monroe, WA.

2021 Evergreen State Fair

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.