National Heritage Areas are based on partnerships: bringing together a range of Tribes, organizations, businesses, and governments around heritage resources and stories. One of our
The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding: Partner Profile Read More
Eight organizations across Washington State will receive funding for projects that support our region’s maritime heritage—creating engaging, accessible, and interesting opportunities for residents and visitors
Maritime Washington National Heritage Area Awards Grants for Interpretation Projects Read More
On February 12, 1974, a landmark legal decision affirmed and protected Tribal fishing rights to the waters of the Pacific Northwest—rights that Tribes had retained
Boldt Decision: 50th Anniversary Read More
When the underdog rowing team from the University of Washington won a gold medal against the shoe-in Nazi Germany team in the pre-war 1936 Olympics,
Building a Better Boat Read More
The Port Townsend Foundry is a unique partner of the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area, specializing in vessel parts and housing a historic archive of designs.
The Port Townsend Foundry: Partner Profile Read More
Find a list of news, community events, screenings and more to celebrate the release of Boys in the Boat, directed by George Clooney, and visit with Washington’s Maritime history.
Boys in the Boat: Screenings and Events Read More
Meet the Maritime Washington partner advocating for waterfronts and the people who make them work.
Working Waterfront Coalition of Whatcom County: Partner Profile Read More
Maritime Washington National Heritage Area is pleased to offer the Inaugural Maritime Washington Grant Program. In this grant cycle, we will offer two kinds of
Maritime Heritage Interpretation Grants Now Open Read More
By Angela Hewitson, Associate Director of Maritime Partnerships at Northwest Maritime Center and Maritime High School
The Future of Maritime at the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival Read More
Sunday, September 17 from 12:30 – 5:00 pm | Pier 62, Seattle | Free
Event: Tidelines to Timelines, September 17 Read More
We’re hiring! Join the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation team and support our outgoing grants—including a new grant program for the Maritime Washington National Heritage
Job Opening: Grants Coordinator Read More
August 26, 2023 | Foss Waterway Seaport, Tacoma | Free
Event: Family Day on the Foss, August 27 Read More
by Alex Gradwohl, Program Director. This is the second of a two-part series about Orca Action Month. Head over to our friends at the Mountains
Three Ways You Can Help Protect Washington’s Orcas Read More
Through preservation efforts on the Shenandoah, we can see into a past of massive forests, abundant salmon runs, and family enterprise.
On the Ways: The remarkable restoration of the F/V Shenandoah Read More
On July 4, master shipwright and third-generation commercial fisherman Michael Vlahovich set out to build a boat in Gig Harbor. Although the vessel was small,
The Batana Project: Celebrating a Connection with Croatian Maritime Heritage Read More
As you explore, you can help take care of these special places so they’re still around for your next visit. Recreate responsibly and follow Leave No Trace principles while exploring outdoor spaces. Visit popular destinations during off-times or shoulder season. Support the communities you visit by frequenting locally owned businesses. And always research guidance for specific locations before you travel — especially for Tribal sites.
