Connecting Washington youth with special places in their backyard

We are 4 interns from the Student Conservation Association working with the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park in Seattle, WA. Our project is aimed at informing urban youth about the opportunities available for them in the National Parks and other cultural areas around Washington. We are especially focused on middle/high school students who are old enough to start being independent, but young enough that they may not have the means to coordinate large trips or outings without assistance.

Interns - Claire Parchem, Sophie Turnbull-Appell, Sarah Dunn, Natasha Way

Other Team Members - Kelseyanne Johnson, Leila Mirhaydari, Jimi Hightower

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Crime History at the Seattle Metropolitan Police Museum

It was a hot and sunny day in Seattle when the SCA interns ventured down the street to the Seattle Metropolitan Police Museum. The lobby was decorated by hundreds of police badges from all around the country. A sweet receptionist greeted us and invited us to explore the museum. Amidst the museum police artifacts such as billy clubs and a drunk-o-meter were artfully displayed with detailed explanations. An interesting display outlined the Green River Killer case with photos of the victims and original articles about the case. In the back, there was the opportunity to dress up as police officers or sheriffs which was quite fun. If you are interested in crime history this is the place for you. The museum admission is affordable at $4 for adults and $2 for children. Find out more at http://www.seametropolicemuseum.org/.

Getting there via public transport ($1.25 - 2.50):

Klondike Gold Rush NHP: walk (it’s only a couple of blocks)
Ballard: 40, or D line
West Seattle: 21, or C line, or 50 to 590 or 132
Capitol Hill: 49 to 550, or 60 to 3
Columbia City: 7 or Link light rail
Bellevue: 271 to 550, or 240 to 550
- SCA interns
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