October is Washington Archives Month

Washington's long and lively tradition of fairs and festivals is the theme of the state's fifth annual Archives Month this October. Throughout October, the public is encouraged to explore, free of charge, millions of items through the State Archives and its Digital Archives, historical societies, museums, public libraries, and university special collections.

"Washingtonians love going to fairs and festivals throughout our state. They're a great way for people to connect with their community. This year's Archives Month program does a very good job of highlighting how much we value and appreciate our fairs and festivals and the role they play," said Secretary of State Sam Reed. "Our State Archives is crucial to preserving Washington's history so people now and in the future can learn about the individuals, events and stories that make our state's past so interesting and important. If somebody wants to explore a part of Washington's history, or even their own family roots, Archives can direct them toward the documents and resources that will help them in their search."