Duane and Joanne Isackson: Lifetime Members
By Paige Norman The Isackson family history in Redmond begins when John and Johanna (Jonsson) Bengston arrived in Redmond in 1887,...
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- Apr 12
2023 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 12
Resource Guide - The History of the Panama Hotel
Thank you for your interest in this Saturday Speaker Series presentation! We hope you enjoyed this informative discussion with Jan...
- Feb 22
Gene and Cheryl Magnuson – Family Lifetime Members
By Paige Norman The Magnusons are members of one of the earliest pioneer families in Redmond. Gene’s grandmother, Edith Isackson Magnuson...
- Nov 16, 2021
Interview - Whiskey and Wiretaps
Program Chair Laura Lee Bennett had an opportunity to chat with attorney, indie filmmaker, and Humanities Washington speaker Steve...
- Oct 12, 2021
Resource Guide - The Snoqualmie Tribe
Thank you for your interest in this Saturday Speaker Series presentation! We hope you enjoyed this informative discussion with Steven...
- Sep 14, 2021
Resource Guide - The River that Made Seattle
Thank you for your interest in this Saturday Speaker Series presentation! We hope you enjoyed this informative discussion with BJ...
- Sep 8, 2021
Frank & Miye Yoshitake: A Lifetime of Service
By 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, 2021
Redmond Artist Seeks Stories For ‘Bridges of Redmond’ Project
Redmond pastor and artist, Jason T. Dorsey, is working on a project called "The Bridges of Redmond" that will celebrate the Sammamish...
- Jul 12, 2021
Introducing Lifetime Members: Roger and Patti Trepanier
By Paige Norman Roger Trepanier was born in Connecticut to French-Canadian parents, growing up with 3 brothers and speaking French as his...
- May 12, 2021
2021 Fundraiser: We LOVE Redmond
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...
- May 5, 2021
Recognizing Lifetime Members Wayne and Lucille Hansen
By Paige Norman Left: Weber House, Center: Wayne R. Hansen, Right: Lucille B. Hansen-Bellings with her two children, Christine and Tom....
- Apr 7, 2021
Resource Guide - From Snake Oil to Vaccines: Pharmacy History in Washington State
Thank you for your interest in this Saturday Speaker Series presentation! We hope you enjoyed this informative discussion with John...
- Mar 2, 2021
Artist Showcases ‘Mini-Museum’ at Redmond Lights 2020
By Laura Lee Bennett In December 2020, local artist Nina Vichayapai created an installation for Redmond Lights, the City’s annual holiday...
- Feb 15, 2021
Resource Guide - Resilience: A Conversation with Knute Berger
Thank you for your interest in this Saturday Speaker Series presentation! We hope you enjoyed this informative discussion with Knute...
- Dec 9, 2020
Redmond Senior Center: ‘Thanks for the Memories!’
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...
- Aug 12, 2020
Resource Guide - New Deal Postal Murals of the Pacific Northwest
Thank you for your interest in this virtual Saturday Speaker Series presentation! We hope you enjoyed this informative discussion with...
- Aug 4, 2020
LeRoy Olson Celebrates 100th Birthday
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...
- Jul 6, 2020
Derby Days Moves Online for 2020
“Penny Farthing” by Crystal A Edwards Derby Days looks a little different this year, but there are still ways to celebrate this...
- Jun 16, 2020
History and the Redmond Pioneer Cemetery
Not all cemeteries are equal; some are fastidiously maintained acres of lawn and granite while others are tucked away...
