Iowa’s state historical society announced it would close its building in Iowa City because of a funding shortfall.

The State Museum announces its first woman director, Jennifer Saunders, who previously ran Washington State History Museum ...

Every state has a capitol that houses its state legislature. Many are domed buildings similar to the US Capitol, but others are more unique.

The Civil War ended in 1865, but for Minnesota and the one-time rebel state of Virginia, the battle continues over a prized ...

The celebration of the Declaration of Independence's semiquincentennial is a chance to broaden the historical narrative to ...

Abigail Koontz. the curator for the Washington County Historical Society, details the history behind the Miller House on West Washington Street.

Many activists suggest calling it "Douglass Commonwealth." For more historical context on Washington's statehood journey, you can refer to this resource from the Washington State Historical Society.

The Washington State Historical Society began taking a closer look at its markers in 2020, identifying 42 as potentially problematic.

Asahel Curtis captured everything from irrigation systems to the Denny Regrade. Now, the Washington State Historical Society is making his work available to all.

It is among dozens of markers throughout the state that are being reexamined by the Washington State Historical Society, an analysis that included a public meeting last month.