Maritime Washington National Heritage Area
United States National Heritage Area in Washington
Maritime Washington National Heritage Area | |
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Location | Washington, United States |
Established | 2019 |
Governing body | Washington Trust for Historic Preservation |
Website | [1] |
Maritime Washington National Heritage Area is a federally designated National Heritage Area in the state of Washington. It encompasses nearly 3000 miles of the state's saltwater shorelines from Grays Harbor County to the Canadian border[1] across 13 counties.[2][3] It showcases the rich marine history of the Pacific Northwest, and aims to celebrate the diverse cultures of Washington's saltwater shores.[4] The Maritime Washington National Heritage Area was established in 2019. It is administered by the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation.[5]
References
- ^ Hammock, Dan (January 5, 2021). "Public Comment Sought on Plan for Maritime Heritage Area management". The Olympian. pp. A3. Retrieved June 1, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "How should the new Maritime Washington National Heritage Area operate? Public will get a say". The Seattle Times. December 29, 2020. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ "Washington Trust for Historic Preservation — Maritime". preservewa.org. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ "Maritime Heritage in the Salish Sea". Cruising World. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ "Maritime Washington National Heritage Area (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
External links
- Maritime Washington National Heritage Area official website
- Exploring Maritime Washington: A History and Guide to the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area
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