There’s no argument that Washington has made its mark on the landscape of the music industry in the past 25 years. Iconic groups such as Nirvana, Soundgarden, and Sleater-Kinney grew from local roots to national acclaim. As part of the celebration of Washington’s 125th Anniversary, several industry insiders from the local music community will give insight on how Washington has made an impact in the past 25 years.

From Metal Church to Macklemore, the presenters will share the stories and music that put Washington on the music map. Join us at 6pm on Thursday, July 31 at the State Capital Museum, 211 21st Ave SW, in Olympia for this kick-off to months of programming by the Washington State Historical Society in honor of the Quasquicentennial. This program has a $2 suggested donation.