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February: Black History Month

In February, we are honoring Black History Month, our nation’s way of showing respect and recognition.  Our Black Lives Matter in American History Community Exhibit around Burien is currently on

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Greensward Farm
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Greensward Farm

The Dougherty/Whisler family owned a Burien farm known as Greensward for over 80 years. Located at the corner of 1st Ave. South and S. 168th St. it used to be

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Re-Opening Fundraiser

You have the opportunity to own this wonderful wall-hung painted papier-mâché rhino head donated by Lloyd Herman, we are selling it for only $5,000 (that’s half Price!). Lloyd is best known

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Black Lives Matter Collection

We are documenting this historic movement! Save your posters, signs and share with us your perspective and stories!  Please contact us at info@highlinehistory.org to share. If you are interested in

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The Burien Pandemic Story Project
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Burien Pandemic Story Project

The Highline Heritage Museum and City of Burien are teaming up to document the stories of our community’s experience during COVID-19. The Burien Pandemic Story Project aims to document the

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Spring 2020 Newsletter

Please note that we are canceling all March events. As a result, we will be struggling with lost revenue.  This comes from multiple sources that include programs, events, general admissions, memberships,

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Jeanne Pfeifer

Jeanne Pfeifer, Highline Historical Society founder and Founders Award honoree has a distinguished personal history. She is a native of Marlboro, Massachusetts, where she was voted Boston’s Most Beautiful Baby

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Doris Yeisley Kvalheim

The following is an excerpt from an Oral History done by former Society Trustee Gene Pugh with Sunnydale pioneer Doris Yeisley Kvalheim in January of 2000. “I was born in

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Past Exhibits

Dick Dalhgard – Mr. Burien

This exhibit describes the personal journey of Dick Dalhgard, from his high school reunion through his countless contributions to the community…

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