Explore the Redmond Historical Society Blog

By Paige Norman The Magnusons are members of one of the earliest pioneer families in Redmond. Gene’s grandmother, Edith Isackson Magnuson...

Program Chair Laura Lee Bennett had an opportunity to chat with attorney, indie filmmaker, and Humanities Washington speaker Steve...

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

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

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...

Redmond pastor and artist, Jason T. Dorsey, is working on a project called "The Bridges of Redmond" that will celebrate the Sammamish...

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...

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...

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...

Not able to visit? No problem! If there is an item in our collection of Obituaries, or Oral History Recordings that particularly...

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...