Learn about the history of Alki Beach, the peoples who have lived here and how settlement by various groups and individuals has left its mark on Alki. Visit historic and cultural sites in the area and discuss how our understanding of the area and its people continues to evolve.
Tours include stops at the Log House Museum, Fir Lodge/Alki Homestead, historic sites and monuments at Alki Beach, and Doc Maynard’s home in West Seattle.
Tours are offered rain or shine and include about one mile of walking with multiple stops. The tour is ADA accessible although there are no stops that include seating.
To register for a future walking tour, visit our calendar page.
This program is FREE although registration required. Suggested donation $25.
All tours begin at 11am at the Log House Museum at 3003 61st Ave SW, Seattle WA 98116.
Tours are offered the first and second Saturdays April through October.
This program, like other free programming, is generously supported by sustaining support and Public Free Access funds from 4Culture. Additional support from the City of Seattle Office of Arts and Culture, our sponsors, and from contributions from program participants like you.
Assumption of Risk: The registered participant assumes all risks and waives any claim of liability against Southwest Seattle Historical Society (SWSHS) and its employees and volunteers for any personal injury or property damage sustained by me during or as a result of my participation in an event sponsored by SWSHS. The undersigned is aware that events have risks, including physical exertion, traffic, and weather. The undersigned agrees that SWSHS representatives may arrange, at my cost, for medical treatment and emergency evacuation as they deem necessary for my health and safety. The undersigned agrees to all of this for themselves and on behalf of all family members and minors for whom they are responsible.
Sign up:
Each attendee must register individually.
Date:
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Time:
11:00am
Location:
3003 61st Ave SW, Seattle WA 98116