What do you put in a centennial time capsule? Come find out what the City of Tukwila did at a special Centennial Time Capsule Ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 12th beginning at Noon.

Here are the details:

WHAT: Tukwila Centennial Time Capsule Ceremony

WHEN: Saturday, September 12th at 12:00 PM

WHERE: Tukwila City Hall, located at 6200 Southcenter Blvd.

INFO: Please join Tukwila Mayor Jim Haggerton and the Delta White Center Masonic Lodge for a ceremony celebrating the burial of the Tukwila Centennial Time Capsule.

For more information either build a time machine and open the capsule in 100 years, or contact the City of Tukwila’s City Clerk’s Office at 206-433-1800.

The slideshow above is just a taste of what you’ll see at the Tukwila Historical Society’s Historic Homes & Buildings Tour from 10am – 4pm this Saturday, August 23rd.

Tickets are still available at the Tukwila Community Center, located at 12424 42nd Ave South in Tukwila.

Participants will have the option of viewing the homes on the tour by taking a self-guided tour in their own vehicle for $5, or by taking an escorted guided tour by shuttle bus for $12. Reduced fares of $10 will be offered for Seniors 65 and over, $7 for children and maximum cost of $25 per family.

Tour participants will be given a brochure with map and brief summary of each historical site.

For additional information, please contact Kathy Hougardy at (206) 244-5023 or Joan Hernandez (206) 248-0260.

The time capsule was made of a galvanized trash can sealed with duct tape.

In order to get into the garbage can capsule, the tape had to be cut off.

And what was the most significant item (in our humble opinion) found within?

A bumper sticker that read:

“Tukwila: next to the largest city in Washington.”

My, how times have changed…

Full Seattle Times story here.

The festivities surrounding the two weeks of soccer play include:

• Dancing
• Art exhibits
• Family activities
• Music
• Soccer
• And more

Here’s the tournament schedule:

Wednesday, June 18th

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You’re also invited to attend the City Council meeting at City Hall at 7pm and continue the festivities with city officials, cake, punch and coffee (although we recommend not eating the city officials).

There will be a special proclamation to honor the occasion too!

WHAT: Tukwila’s 100th Birthday

WHEN: June 23rd, 11am-1pm then again at 7pm

WHERE: Tukwila Costco, City Hall

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World War II ended before this group saw action, but some of them were involved in the opening skirmish of the Civil Rights Movement.

On Saturday, May 24th, from 2pm to 3:30pm at the Museum of Flight, you’re invited to meet and hear stories from some of the men who flew with the 477th Bombardment Group out of Freeman Field, Indiana, including Leslie Williams, Fitzroy Newsum, Lt. Roger “Bill” Terry and Robert Maxwell.

Program is free with Museum Admission.

The Nelsen House is listed on the state register of Historical places, and is a beautiful example of turn-of-the-century Victorian Architecture.

This Spring Tea was held in honor of the Tukwila Centennial Celebration, and benefited the Tukwila Children’s Foundation general fund.  Over $1000 was raised.

Attendees included:

• Former Mayor Steve Mullet
• Mrs. Louise Strander
• Councilperson Verna Griffin
• Councilperson Kathy Hougardy
• Councilperson Joan Hernandez
• School Superintendent Ethelda Burke
• Betty Gully
• Helen Ives
• Mary Fertakis
• Jenny McCoy

The event sold out weeks in advance, and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.

Here are some photos from the event, courtesy Sarah Vallieu:

Guests can sample the finest examples of the brewer’s art while learning more about beer than they’ve ever imagined knowing from the expert brew masters on hand.

But, before the popular event, check into your hotel room, enjoy a manager’s reception and hop on the shuttle to The Museum and leave the driving to us! The hotel package includes an overnight stay at the Embassy Suites Hotel, transportation to and from the event and a full breakfast Sunday morning! Cost is $169.00 single occupancy and $219.00 double occupancy (plus applicable taxes).

To book your Hops & Props Hotel Package contact the Embassy Suites at 1-800-EMBASSY or 425-227-8844 and mention code “LHOP” to receive the special discount rate. Be sure to request the Embassy Suites Seattle-Tacoma International Airport at 15920 West Valley Highway, Tukwila, WA 98188.

Already have your Hops and Props tickets? We still have a room waiting for you! When placing reservations mention discount code “LPRO” and receive a special discount rate of $119.00 single or double occupancy. Based on availability.

For more details call Meilee at (206) 575-2489

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