The Southwest Seattle Historical Society is teaming up with The Kenney to present School Daze Pop-Up Museum, a FREE exhibit and reception at 2-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, in the lobby of The Kenney, 7125 Fauntleroy Way S.W.

What is a Pop-Up Museum? It’s similar to the Antiques Roadshow. Essentially, it’s showing your stuff and telling your stories for an afternoon.

Items from the collection of their “Birthplace of Seattle” Log House Museum as well as those from residents and members of the public will be featured.

Anyone is welcome to bring a photo or object related to the theme of “school,” but doing so is not required. You could bring a yearbook, report card, photo, letter sweater or ??? The point is to share stories and socialize.
Stories sure to be told include the romantic tale of a teacher exchange between Gatewood Elementary and a school in England resulting in two marriages.

Collections items will include dramatic photos of how the spring-vacation 1949 earthquake devastated Lafayette Elementary School, forcing it to be rebuilt.

The Kenney will provide light refreshments.