05/01/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/01/2024 12:59
Maria Lee, Media & Communications, [email protected], (253) 591-2054
TACOMA, Wash -- Each May, the City of Tacoma celebrates National Historic Preservation Month with a calendar chock full of fun activities and events throughout Tacoma's neighborhoods. This May is no different, with more than a dozen family-friendly events celebrating this year's theme: Discovering Tacoma's Stories.
The 2024 Historic Preservation Month brings history alive by going beyond the bricks and mortar of Tacoma's historic places and landmarks. Discovering Tacoma's Stories will shine a light on the people whose memories and stories make up the fabric of Tacoma's rich history and cultural heritage.
May 2024 Historic Preservation Events
The marquee event of the 2024 Historic Preservation Month celebration is the annual Historic Preservation Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 23 at 6 PM in Tacoma's historic Blue Mouse Theater. The annual awards recognize the critical work of community members who enhance and preserve Tacoma's unique character through outstanding heritage-related efforts.
Most events are free and open to the public. Full event details are available at cityoftacoma.org/HPevents.
Additional details about Tacoma's full range of historic preservation programs and projects are available at cityoftacoma.org/HistoricPreservation.
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