Walk down any street in Seattle, turn the corner, and you are likely to discover art enhancing the city’s public spaces – from historical statues to abstract sculptures. The downtown area alone has over 350 artworks alone for all to enjoy. How did Seattle amass such a vast collection? What does it tell us about

Join Jim Rupp, author of "Art in Seattle’s Public Spaces, from Sodo to South Lake Union," for an informative walking tour of artworks throughout the South Lake Union neighborhood. No area in the city has amassed such a large collection of sculptures in so short a time. Find out how it got there and what

Join the Pioneer Association of the State of Washington for a history walk, presented by the Pacific Northwest Historians Guild. Learn about one of Seattle’s oldest neighborhoods, the first baseball field in the city and important gathering places, including the 1890 Music Palace and the 1888 ferry dock. This 2.5-mile, mostly flat walk, is co-led

The Guild is honored to have David Buerge speak about his new book, Chief Seattle and the Town that Took His Name. Based on more that two decades of research, Buerge’s book is the first to tell a full story of Chief Seattle, his life, and his influence on Seattle. Without a doubt, the book is

For over 150 years, Seattle has been an ever-evolving boomtown. While the neighborhood is best known for its transformation from a warehouse district to a global technology hub, it’s anything but a pop-up. South Lake Union and the neighboring Cascade community have deep roots that tell a compelling story of continuity and change. This tour, led