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By Paige Norman Roger Trepanier was born in Connecticut to French-Canadian parents, growing up with 3 brothers and speaking French as his...

THANK YOU for joining us at our first virtual fundraiser on Friday, May 7th, 2021. Your support means so much to us, especially as we...

By Paige Norman Left: Weber House, Center: Wayne R. Hansen, Right: Lucille B. Hansen-Bellings with her two children, Christine and Tom....

Thank you for your interest in this Saturday Speaker Series presentation! We hope you enjoyed this informative discussion with John...

Redmond’s first full-time female Mayor (1980-1984), and past President of the Redmond Historical Society (2008-2014), Chris Himes recalls...

By Laura Lee Bennett In December 2020, local artist Nina Vichayapai created an installation for Redmond Lights, the City’s annual holiday...

Thank you for your interest in this Saturday Speaker Series presentation! We hope you enjoyed this informative discussion with Knute...

We bid a fond farewell to the Redmond Senior Center (RSC), which opened in 1990 under Redmond Mayor Doreen Marchione. The RSC was a hub...

How do I register for an RHS event? How do I join the webinar? When does the webinar start? What equipment do I need? How do I join the...

2011 1/7 A fire in one of the eight buildings at Sammamish Ridge Apartments, 14820 Redmond Way, causes David Thompson, 32, and his four...

2001 The League of American Bicyclists designates Redmond a Bicycle-Friendly Community, 52nd city to receive the honor (Hardy Timeline II...

Thank you for your interest in this virtual Saturday Speaker Series presentation! We hope you enjoyed this informative discussion with...

By Cynthia Edin LeRoy Olson hit the world running on July 11, 1920, and hasn’t stopped since. Born the first of seven children on a farm...

“Penny Farthing” by Crystal A Edwards Derby Days looks a little different this year, but there are still ways to celebrate this...

Not all cemeteries are equal; some are fastidiously maintained acres of lawn and granite while others are tucked away...

Though our office is currently closed, our Manager of Administration and Archives is still working M-W, from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM! She has...

We have Alexa Munoz to thank for compiling the history of Washington state's oldest service group -- the Nokomis Club, which was founded...

It was another fabulous community event with Redmond Historical Society entry in the annual parade:

With Redmond Historical Society entry in the annual parade, we carried our banner:

Annual downtown parade entry for Redmond Historical Society, during the grand Centenial Celebration in July 2012. It was a great day for...