County historical societies maintain collections of local history materials spanning the entire county, including records from communities and townships that may not have their own dedicated historical organizations. There are 15 Historical Society locations in Pierce County, Washington.

County residents seeking genealogical records, historical photographs, or documentation of local landmarks should contact the county historical society, which often holds materials from smaller communities throughout the county.

List of Pierce County, Washington Historical Society

Foothills Historical Society

View Details Call Now (360) 829-1291

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Anderson Island Historical Society

View Details Call Now (253) 884-2135

Anderson Island Historical Society

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Lakewood Washington Historical Society

View Details Call Now (253) 682-3480

Lakewood Washington Historical Society

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Tacoma Historical Society

View Details Call Now (253) 472-3738

Tacoma Historical Society

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Washington State Historical Society

View Details Call Now (253) 798-5914

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South Hill Historical Society

View Details Call Now (253) 845-7691

South Hill Historical Society

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The Gig Harbor Peninsula Historical Society

View Details Call Now (253) 858-6722

The Gig Harbor Peninsula Historical Society

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Fife Historical Society

View Details Call Now (253) 896-4710

Fife Historical Society

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Fox Island Historical Society

View Details Call Now (253) 549-2461

Fox Island Historical Society

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Spanaway Historical Society

View Details Call Now (253) 536-6655

Spanaway Historical Society

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The Prairie House Museum & Spanaway Historical Society

View Details Call Now (253) 536-6655

The Prairie House Museum & Spanaway Historical Society

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Tacoma Washington State Historical Society

View Details Call Now (888) 238-4373

Tacoma Washington State Historical Society

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Gig Harbor Peninsula Historical Society

View Details Call Now (253) 858-6722

Gig Harbor Peninsula Historical Society

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Points Northeast Historical Society

View Details Call Now (253) 927-2536

Points Northeast Historical Society

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Tacoma Chapter National Railway Historical Society

View Details Call Now (253) 272-3000

Tacoma Chapter National Railway Historical Society

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Residents of Pierce County can visit the county historical society to access genealogical records, historical photographs, newspaper archives, and local history collections. Many organizations also offer scanning or photocopying services for a nominal fee.

You may also find Historical Society locations in neighboring counties including Pierce, Thurston, Mason.