Category Archives: History Programs & Events

History Programs sponsored by Snohomish County Heritage Organizations

The J. S. White Story – Snohomish Architect of the city’s many historic buildings.

EVENT ONEJ.S. White Snohomish Architect Slide program May 30

Slide Show Presentation by Seattle Architectural Photographer Otto Greule and Snohomish History Writer Warner Blake

WHEN: Saturday, May 30, 2015 | 2 – 3:30p
WHERE: Everett Public Library | 2707 Hoyt | Auditorium
COST: Free
WHAT: Photographer Otto Greule will show and talk about his process photographing historic architecture with a sample selection from his work in Snohomish since 2009; while Warner will provide the historical context and an overall explanation of the project to document J.S. White’s work in frontier Snohomish.

The J.S. White Story: Photography by Otto Greule

Project Background Info: Herald Story, October 2014 by Andrea Brown

EVENT TWO – Guided Tour

WHAT: Guided Walking Tour of J. S. White’s 19th Century Snohomish with Warner Blake
WHEN: Sunday, May 31, 2015 | 2 – 3:30p
WHERE: Snohomish Library | 311 Maple Avenue | Meet in the lobby
COST: $10 Suggest Donation (no reservations, prepare to walk about a mile)
WHAT: Back by popular demand: A mile long loop walk to view the structures photographed by Otto; plus, those not ready for “prime time!” Experience the town as J.S. White’s family did — on foot!

Can’t make it? Free Self-Guided Walking Tour

Warner Blake | 206.914.4075
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Everything you wanted to know about copyrights but did not know who to ask

Copyright Workshop
Saturday October 12, 2013
9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
6410 23rd Ave NE
Tulalip, WA 98271
b7-copyright-picThe League of Snohomish County Heritage Organizations will present this informative workshop to be held October 12th from 9:00 am to 12:00 PM at the Hibulb Cultural Center in Tulalip.
Robert C. Cumbow will facilitate our workshop designed for small museums, genealogy societies and other potential publishers of historical materials.
Mr. Cumbow is with the firm of Graham and Dunn of Seattle and is a respected attorney in the copyright and intellectual property areas.  He will begin with copyright basics and legal issues, then cover a wide range of topics relevant to League members:
  • How to search for copyright holders and when you have searched enough?
  • What to do when we have a photo that we do not have a deed of gift?
  • What can you post to the internet and what to be cautious of when you do post?
  • How are home movies and videos to be treated?
  • What are digital rights ?
This and much, much more including plenty of time for Q & A.
Free to members of the League of Snohomish County Heritage Organizations.  (Join here)
Seating is limited so please RSVP –
Contact us at this email address