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Looking Back
The Moses Family of Renton: Last Duwamish People on the Black River by Eleanor Boba For those of you who have been reading The Renton History Museum and Renton Historical Society’s newsletters, you’ve no doubt seen the wonderful essay by Eleanor Boba, titled: The Moses Family of Renton: Last Duwamish People on the Black River. This was originally published on HistoryLink.org (23289) on 5/29/2025. Important to know: HistoryLink’s website has a fantastic 20-minute audio fil
Nov 12


We Moved!
We are now located in the E. Renton Highlands in the Renton Technical College Annex, behind the Greenwood Cemetery. We’re busy setting up and organizing, but we’d love to see you! Stay tuned for upcoming events, classes, news about our new genealogy services, and more! Check out our new Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram & Threads pages—follow us there for the latest updates! Want to keep receiving our newsletters & learn about volunteer opportunities? Click HERE and sign up. We'
Oct 28
June 2025 Update
Hello from Renton Historical Society, As I reflect on my one year of service to Renton Historical Society (RHS) as President of the Board...
Jun 17
January 2025 Update
Hello from Renton Historical Society, Firstly, we would like to start with some incredible news. RHS has been awarded $170,030 in grant...
Feb 15


In Memorial Gifts Now Available
Develop a personalized, lasting tribute that honors the life and legacy of your loved one.
Jan 25
November 2024 Update
As we look ahead to 2025, let us take a moment to acknowledge the progress made in the few short months since our last membership...
Oct 31, 2024
October 2024 Update
With fall well underway, RHS has taken steps to ensure that the facilities in our care are secured. The annex roof was given a second...
Sep 30, 2024
September 2024 Update
Over the last few months, RHS has been hard at work developing the administrative infrastructure required to maintain a functional...
Aug 31, 2024
June 2024 Update
We appreciate that many of you have understandable questions and concerns about the recent news of the separation between the Renton...
Jun 1, 2024
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