1 day agoDuane and Joanne Isackson: Lifetime MembersBy Paige Norman The Isackson family history in Redmond begins when John and Johanna (Jonsson) Bengston arrived in Redmond in 1887,...
Apr 122023 RHS Tote Bag: Contest Winner!Congratulations to Elisabeth Jenkins Baty! Her illustration below has been chosen as our winner, and this design will be featured on our...
Apr 12Resource Guide - The History of the Panama HotelThank you for your interest in this Saturday Speaker Series presentation! We hope you enjoyed this informative discussion with Jan...
Mar 15Former Mayor to Share Stories at ’Art and Memory‘ ExhibitIn honor of Women’s History Month, the Redmond Historical Society (RHS) is partnering with Venues for Artists in the Local Area (VALA) to...
Feb 22Gene and Cheryl Magnuson – Family Lifetime MembersBy Paige Norman The Magnusons are members of one of the earliest pioneer families in Redmond. Gene’s grandmother, Edith Isackson Magnuson...
Feb 1Resource Guide - Two Redmond Families, One Executive Order: Japanese American Incarceration in WAIn 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which allowed the U.S. military to forcibly remove any Japanese...
Jan 102023 RHS Tote Bag: Artist FAQQ: How do I enter. A: At www.redmondhistoricalsociety.org/tote-bag Q: What is this design for? A: The tote bag will be part of the...
Dec 22, 2021Planning a VisitWe're happy to announce that we are now able to accept a limited number of scheduled appointments to visit our office and display space....
Nov 16, 2021Interview - Whiskey and WiretapsProgram Chair Laura Lee Bennett had an opportunity to chat with attorney, indie filmmaker, and Humanities Washington speaker Steve...
Oct 12, 2021Resource Guide - The Snoqualmie TribeThank you for your interest in this Saturday Speaker Series presentation! We hope you enjoyed this informative discussion with Steven...
Sep 14, 2021Resource Guide - The River that Made SeattleThank you for your interest in this Saturday Speaker Series presentation! We hope you enjoyed this informative discussion with BJ...
Sep 13, 2021Bear Creek: An Oral History of a Changing LandscapeView the full video interviews with Terry Lavender, and John Marchione HERE. A research project and supporting materials compiled by Gary...
Sep 8, 2021Frank & Miye Yoshitake: A Lifetime of ServiceBy Paige Norman Frank (1916-2013) and Miye (nee’ Shiogi) (1923-2011) moved from the Beacon Hill area in Seattle to Redmond in summer of...
Jul 27, 2021Redmond Artist Seeks Stories For ‘Bridges of Redmond’ ProjectRedmond pastor and artist, Jason T. Dorsey, is working on a project called "The Bridges of Redmond" that will celebrate the Sammamish...
Jul 12, 2021Introducing Lifetime Members: Roger and Patti TrepanierBy Paige Norman Roger Trepanier was born in Connecticut to French-Canadian parents, growing up with 3 brothers and speaking French as his...
May 12, 20212021 Fundraiser: We LOVE RedmondTHANK YOU for joining us at our first virtual fundraiser on Friday, May 7th, 2021. Your support means so much to us, especially as we...
May 6, 2021Recognizing Lifetime Members Wayne and Lucille HansenBy Paige Norman Left: Weber House, Center: Wayne R. Hansen, Right: Lucille B. Hansen-Bellings with her two children, Christine and Tom....
Apr 7, 2021Resource Guide - From Snake Oil to Vaccines: Pharmacy History in Washington StateThank you for your interest in this Saturday Speaker Series presentation! We hope you enjoyed this informative discussion with John...
Mar 9, 2021Chris Himes: A Lifetime of Service, CitizenshipRedmond’s first full-time female Mayor (1980-1984), and past President of the Redmond Historical Society (2008-2014), Chris Himes recalls...
Mar 2, 2021Artist Showcases ‘Mini-Museum’ at Redmond Lights 2020By Laura Lee Bennett In December 2020, local artist Nina Vichayapai created an installation for Redmond Lights, the City’s annual holiday...