Our Mission
The Black Heritage Society of Washington State, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the acquisition, preservation and exhibition of materials relating to the history and culture of African-Americans in the State of Washington .
To fulfill its mission, the Society:
- Solicits, collects, and preserves family and organization memorabilia.
- Prepares and presents exhibits for local special events
- Recognizes, annually, African-American pioneers in their fields of endeavor
Get Involved
The Black Heritage Society Board meets every 2nd Saturday of the month, except during July and August, from 11:00am - 1:00pm. Our normal meeting location is being renovated. Please call 206-551-3278 regarding the location of the meeting.
Board meetings are also open to the General Membership. Although only members of the Board of Directors can vote at these meetings, the General Membership is encouraged to participate in open discussions.
General Membership meetings are held in October and January. They are open to the public, and are announced in the Newsletter. All members are welcomed.
503 (c)(3) Status
The Black Heritage Society is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.