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King County 's Heritage Community
More than 150 heritage museums and organizations in King County work to collect, protect, and exhibit records and artifacts which tell the stories of our region's past. Their work covers a broad range of disciplines including archaeology, archives, historic preservation, historical museums and societies, ethnic and minority heritage, genealogy, special library collections, heritage publishing, tourism, interpretive programs, and education. Although the heritage community is primarily composed of non-profit organizations and governmental agencies, a number of privately owned museums, archives, businesses and services are significant contributors to the field of historic preservation. Find a comprehensive directory of King County 's heritage community on the History Link web site at http://www.historylink.org/resources/akcho.htm
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Association of King County Heritage Organizations (AKCHO)
The Association of King County Heritage Organizations was established to
- encourage cooperation among historical organizations
- promote and encourage the study and preservation of the history and heritage of King County through member organizations, individual members, and the communities they serve, and
- support such preservation efforts through public awareness and understanding of legislative issues.
AKCHO meets ten times a year to network and learn from experts on topics of interest to the heritage community. Meetings are free and open to the public. For information about upcoming meetings, contact AKCHO membership chair Kristin Halunen at kristin.halunen@seattlehistory.org
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King County Heritage Corridors
Four roadways in King County have been designated as Heritage Corridors (also known as Scenic Corridors) by the Washington State Legislature: I-90, US 2, SR 410, and SR 202. Heritage Corridor designation qualifies these roadways for technical and financial support for preserving and interpreting cultural and natural resources along the corridors. The Heritage Corridor concept is based on each corridor being managed by a consortium of citizen groups, business interests, and representatives from public agencies.
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Heritage 4Culture
Funding and technical assistance is available for King County heritage projects from 4Culture, the Cultural Development Authority of King County. Heritage 4Culture publishes a monthly e-newsletter called The Heritage Advisor. Find more information at http://www.4culture.org/heritage/
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