About Us

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We recognize that the Shoreline Historical Museum exists on land stewarded since time immemorial by the dxʷdəwʔabš Duwamish Tribe and other Coast Salish Peoples.  We honor with gratitude the land itself and its caretakers.

DEAI STATEMENT 

We at the Shoreline Historical Museum strive to create an organization that is diverse, equitable, accessible, and inclusive.  We use a model that:

• Identifies the diversity in the communities of which we are a part.
• Establishes equity by prioritizing needs of historically under-served communities.
• Creates access based on community needs.
• Develops inclusion by fostering belonging.

We address these goals in part by:

• Institutional growth through community, board, and staff input
• Community based exhibits and programs
• Using our resources to support individuals and community organizations
• Financial contributions to Black and Indigenous organizations as well as those that support ending homelessness including Duwamish Tribe, Grounded, JHP Legacy, Penny’s Place, and Center for Human Services.

MISSION

The Shoreline Historical Museum, a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization, is dedicated to preserving, recording and interpreting the heritage of historic Shoreline, Lake Forest Park and North Seattle. This region spans 85th to 205th, from Puget Sound to Lake Washington. 

The Museum is located at the intersection of N 185th and Linden Ave N, one block west of the most historic intersection in Shoreline. This location dates back to 1911 with the establishment of the Rogers General Store, one of the earliest business established in Shoreline. 

EIN: 51-0147436