Whew - 2018 was a whirlwind inaugural year for Historic Wallingford!

Many thanks to you – our members, neighbors, and friends – for your participation and interest in Historic Wallingford. You made our first year a terrific success. Together, we launched the organization at a standing-room-only event in January and followed this with lectures on neighborhood history and architecture in the spring. We walked in the 69^th annual Wallingford Family Parade (Seattle’s oldest parade!), hosted a picnic, and manned an info booth at the Wurst Fest. Of course, many of you participated in and volunteered at our day-long Wallingford Historic Homes Fair in October. And, we were delighted to co-host with Historic Seattle a book-signing event with historians Paul Dorpat and Jean Sherrard.
 
Looking back on all that Historic Wallingford did this year, I’ve reflected on why this organization is important to me. I spend my energy leading this organization because I value this place. My family moved to Wallingford in 1961, and the old homes, apartment buildings, churches, and business are woven into the historic fabric of this place I’ve long called home. The people – many lifelong friends who are loving and generous – truly make Wallingford a neighborhood. I’m involved because I cherish Wallingford, and this place is an important part of my own identity. Whether you’ve lived here for decades, recently arrived, or are visiting, you, too, can cherish this place.

We aim to showcase Wallingford’s history and architecture. It has a great sense of place and is a significant cultural asset for the entire city. Did you know that - as currently built - Wallingford is the fifth-oldest neighborhood in the city?  Wow!
 
Thank you for supporting this organization. As you look ahead to 2019, please consider becoming a member, volunteering at an event, or serving on a committee. I look forward to seeing you out in the neighborhood!

- Rhonda Bush, President