Tacoma Historical Society is a volunteer-supported 501 (c) (3) charitable, nonprofit corporation, that is dedicated to the preservation, promotion and presentation of the history of the city of Tacoma, Washington and its people. Members of Tacoma Historical Society and its museum forge connections between past and present by collecting, documenting and sharing the unique history of our city. Mission: Tacoma Historical Society preserves, presents, and promotes Tacoma's history. Vision: Generations connected by the many stories of our city's past. Collecting Tacoma photos, artifacts, documents and newspapers is just part of what we do. In addition, Tacoma Historical Society: • Holds monthly meetings featuring popular speakers and authors • Presents the annual Historic Homes of Tacoma Tour, during the first weekend in May • Presents the annual Destiny Dinner, in October • Offers summer neighborhood and cemetery walking tours • Operates a retail store and research center at 919 Pacific Avenue • Hosts community programs on Memorial Day and Veterans Day • Serves as a fiscal sponsor for community arts/history projects • Publishes a quarterly City of Destiny Newsletter • Presents annual awards for achievement in historical writing and preservation • Provides a web resource at www.tacomahistory.org