Tribes of Washington State

It is not easy to find information on Washington State tribal history.  Here is a quick video describing House Bill 1495. Many universities and OSPI have developed resources and curriculum for Washington classrooms. 


Tribes of Washington State

• more information  

Washington Map

• more

Seattle University

OSPI-lesson plans

• more

Eastern Washington University

"Must See Indian Country"

Washington Historic Places and Research

"Honey, did we just pass a historical sign?” I am curious and desperate to ask the most important question. “What did it say?" My husband's shoulders show me that he was not paying attention. I wish I could stop at each historical marker, cemetery, and site we see on our family vacations. I am quite sure that my husband and son would not consider studying history "a family vacation."  Take a friend or a family member and enjoy finding out more about Washington State history. Happy digging for those of you who love history! Looking for historical photos of Washington.  The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture has large online photo archive site.  Enjoy digging and researching! 


Below are resources for you to pick and choose from.
 

Find a Historical Place in Washington

Markers and Monuments

Washington Historic Place

Washington Cemetery Records

Washington Museum Directory

Washington Scenic Byways and Road Trips

Washington State Historical Society

Carbonneau Castle

Washington State: Classroom Based Assessment Lessons (CBAs)

CBA Lesson Plans:

http://stories.washingtonhistory.org/education/teachers/index.shtml

http://stories.washingtonhistory.org/treatytrail/teaching/lessons.htm

OSPI

National Archives

• 100 Milestone Documents (sorted by era)

Washington Library Media Association (Tribal Sovereignty, etc.)

• Museums, Libraries and Other Archives
• Elementary CBA Topics
• CBA School Topics 
• High School CBA Topics
• Research Process
• CBA Lesson Plans

Washington State CBA/links to the National Archives

CBA Support Whatcom County

Washington State: The Selkirk Loop

Falls, Trains, and Caves

Trip #3 Map

The sound of a great locomotive whistle, the feel of a damp dark limestone cave, and the beauty of a cascading waterfall beckons my family to Pend Oreille County.

Day 1:

Usk Bar and Grill-The back bar arrived on a river steamship in 1921.

Tiger Museum

Sweet Creek Falls

Ione: Lions Club Excursion Train- (Look at schedule)

Sweet Creek Falls -Milepost 10.72

Crawford State Park-Gardner Caves

Boundary Dam-

• Meet the people of Pend Oreille County

• Culture and attractions of Pend Oreille County

• Campground-free (reservations are not taken) Metaline Falls: Cutter Theater

• 

  Crawford State Park

  History
• Kirkland Kelsey Cutter

Sullivan Lake

• Noisy Creek Campground
• East Sullivan Lake Campground

Day 2:

Kalispel Tribe

• History
• Camas Aquatic Center-(Located inside the Camas Wellness Center)
• Annual Pow Wow
• Salish Language

Newport Washington

• Pend Oreille County Museum
• Lavendar Festival
• Historical Tour of Newport