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6 days ago

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

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 16

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 10, 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...

May 11, 2020

History at Home

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...

Sep 25, 2019

The Centennial Quilt

The idea of the quilt came to light in 2009 when our board first began discussing ideas about the upcoming City of Redmond's centennial...

Jul 2, 2019

Tour the City of Redmond Landmarks

Did you know that 16 properties within the City are designated as City Landmarks? The City Council established the Redmond Heritage...

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