Migrations

Join us for a Mare Island Chantey Sing on Saturday from 12-4 PM. There will be two gathering places for singing - on C.A. Thayer in the below deck hold and in the historic Coal Sheds. Instruments are encouraged in the Coal Shed location, amateurs welcome! Come enjoy the sound of historic chanteys and the community that comes with it. Bring sunscreen, sun protection, and water due to warm weather.

Join the National Park Service and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, Inc. (ASALH) at the grand re-opening of the Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site on Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 9 am to 5 pm. Experience the new Visitor Center and exhibits Guided House Tours Woodson Walking Tours through the Shaw Neighborhood Meet Dr. Carter G. Woodson Hands-on children's programs Music All tours and programming will begin at the historic Shiloh Baptist Church (1500 Ninth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001). Free tour tickets will be available on a first come first served basis beginning at 9 am to 4 pm. There will be multiple tours per hour. Pick up your tickets at the National Park Service Welcome Tent located in Shiloh Baptist Church. Tours will go through the new visitor center and will include Dr. Woodson’s home. This special event is free and open to the public.

Join us for a FREE 45-minute performance of "Native Vision" presented by Living Voices. Experience the Native American boarding schools & the Code Talkers through the eyes of a Navajo women during WW2 Developed with Chinle Unified School District and Navajo Nation community advisors, Native Vision explores resilience, identity, and service through live performance and archival media. If you need accommodations, please contact the front desk prior to the performance. See accommodations available on our Accessibility page: Accessibility - Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) .

The Chantey Sing event is for anyone who enjoys singing or taking part in maritime historical culture. Whether you're a fresh landlubber or a seasoned seafarer, all are welcome to join. Sea Chanteys are held on the first Saturday of every month in the Maritime Museum.

Join us for a Mare Island Chantey Sing on Saturday from 12-4 PM. There will be two gathering places for singing - on C.A. Thayer in the below deck hold and in the historic Coal Sheds. Instruments are encouraged in the Coal Shed location, amateurs welcome! Come enjoy the sound of historic chanteys and the community that comes with it. Bring sunscreen, sun protection, and water due to warm weather.

Join us for a FREE 45 minute performance of "Fly for Freedom" presented by Living Voices. Who were the real “Rosie the Riveters?” How did Black Americans fight for democracy on two fronts? Learn the little-known contributions of Black women in World War II aviation, as one trailblazing young pilot flies for Double Victory— championing democracy at home and abroad. Antoinette and her family join the millions of Black Americans serving their country in the defense industries while bravely confronting racism, sexism and fascism on every front. Fly For Freedom (Home Front / War Front) created with generous support from the National Park Foundation , NEA , 4Culture , ArtsWA , Norcliffe Foundation , and Humanities Washington . If you need accommodations, please contact the front desk prior to the performance. See accommodations available on our Accessibility page: Accessibility - Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) .

Join us for a FREE 45-minute performance of "Winning Her Wings" presented by Living Voices. Who were the first women to fly for the U.S. military—and what did they face along the way? Winning Her Wings tells the story of Birdie, a Jewish American pilot who joins the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) during World War II. Alongside Ah Ying Lee, one of only two Chinese American WASPs, she navigates sexism, racism, and antisemitism to serve her country from the air. This all-ages multimedia performance brings life to history through dynamic solo theatre and archival film, honoring the courageous women who served—and those whose stories often went untold. WINNING HER WINGS created with generous support from the National Park Foundation , 4Culture , ArtsWA , Norcliffe Foundation , and Humanities Washington . The Living Voices Summer of History series is supported by the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture and 4Culture. If you need accommodations, please contact the front desk prior to the presentation. See accommodations available on our Accessibility page: Accessibility - Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) .

Join us for a FREE performance of "Within the Silence," presented by Living Voices and discover the story of a young Japanese American woman who was unjustly incarcerated along with her family during World War II. If you need accommodations, please contact the front desk prior to the presentation. See accommodations available on our Accessibility page: Accessibility - Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) .

The Chantey Sing event is for anyone who enjoys singing or taking part in maritime historical culture. Whether you're a fresh landlubber or a seasoned seafarer, all are welcome to join. Sea Chanteys are held on the first Saturday of every month in the Maritime Museum.

Join us for a Mare Island Chantey Sing on Saturday from 12-4 PM. There will be two gathering places for singing - on C.A. Thayer in the below deck hold and in the historic Coal Sheds. Instruments are encouraged in the Coal Shed location, amateurs welcome! Come enjoy the sound of historic chanteys and the community that comes with it. Bring sunscreen, sun protection, and water due to warm weather.

Join us for a FREE 45-minute performance of "Klondike: The Last Adventure" presented by Living Voices. Come along with Beth, an independent young woman, who leaves her past behind, to join others on a dangerous journey in the hunt for gold and with hopes of a new life. The Living Voices Summer of History series is supported by the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture and 4Culture. If you need accommodations, please contact the front desk prior to the performance. See accommodations available on our Accessibility page: Accessibility - Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) .