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The Issaquah Historical Society (IHS) currently operates the Issaquah Depot Museum and the Gilman Town Hall Museum located in Issaquah, Washington. The Issaquah Historical Society's mission is, "To discover, preserve and share the history of Issaquah and its environs."

Issaquah Historical Museums
The Issaquah Historical Society, now known as Issaquah Historical Museums, was formed in May 1972. In December of that year, the Society leased Gilman Town Hall from the City of Issaquah for the purpose of creating a community museum. In 1983, the City of Issaquah leased the Depot to the IHS, which was dedicated in 1994 after its restoration. IHS also owns and operates the Issaquah Valley Trolley.

Gilman Town Hall Museum
This building was used as the town hall for Issaquah, previously called Gilman, from the late 1890's until 1930. The property also contains a two-cell concrete jail that was used from 1914 until 1930. The permanent exhibit in this museum, "In This Valley: The Story of Our Town," uses photographs, artifacts, and interactive elements to explore different stories of Issaquah's past. This museum also contains a historic kitchen with many original kitchen tools that can be touched by visitors.

The Gilman Town Hall Museum houses the David J. Horrocks Research Center, an area where the public can access the photo collection, the museum's website, research files, and other reference materials.

Issaquah Depot Museum
The arrival of the railroad in the area by 1888 contributed greatly to the development of the town, especially as shipments of coal to the Seattle area grew. The Issaquah Depot Museum, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, houses exhibits in the restored depot building, and includes several vintage railroad cars as outdoor exhibits. The exhibits are comprised of photographs, art work, railroad memorabilia, and artifacts relating to the depot.

Organization
The Issaquah Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The Issaquah museums are primarily staffed by volunteers, with a few employees to manage the museums, and a board with eleven members. The organizations itself currently has over 400 members.

Programs
The Society puts on events and historical programs throughout the year, including local hikes and walking tours of historical Issaquah. The museums also have history kits for teachers to use in their classrooms. These bring artifacts and other interactive materials to students, while complying with state educational standards. Additionally, a Family Activity Guide that promotes group interaction through education is available for the Depot Museum.