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Vintage Advice for Women

By Managing Director

It turns out that you need look no further than vintage magazines to appreciate just how far women have come since your mother’s and grandmother’s generations. We’re not entirely sure how they managed to stay sane with advice like this. You thought you could just bring a fun novel on vacation? We think not. “While…

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Fife History Museum

5 Ways to Contribute in Addition to Your Membership

By Managing Director

1. Come visit the museum. The Fife History Museum loves new visitors! Stop in and take a tour by yourself or with a group. Many of our 1,500 artifacts and documents aren’t always on display, so if you are searching for something specific, give us a call ahead of time so that we can dig…

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scene from Ken Burns' Prohibition

Historical Documentaries for an Educational Night In

By Managing Director

No weekend plans? Try one of these historical documentaries. Most of these are currently streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, or PBS. Won’t You Be My Neighbor The feel-good documentary of last year is filled with memories of how he navigated turbulent events during his tenure as one of America’s most popular television hosts. Watch with…

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soldier hanging exclusion order sign

10 Japanese American Internment Books to Read

By Managing Director

We’ve found 10 Japanese American internment books for you to read to learn more about what happened during WWII to our local Fife citizens and beyond. All of these books are currently available on Amazon and via local bookstores. Personal Justice Denied This book is the official report of the commission formed in the 1980s…

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Welcome to the Fife Historical Society Blog!

By fhmAdmin

Hi there! My name is Julie Watts, and I’m the Managing Director of the Fife Historical Society. I manage the day to day operations for the Fife History Museum and our rental venue, the Dacca Barn. I have the help of several volunteers and my Board of Directors. Currently, our Board consists of the following…

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