• Artist rendering of Pioneer Square during Klondike Gold Rush

    Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit

    National Historical Park Washington

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  • Traffic and Parking Concerns

    Due to the track construction, for the new First Hill Streetcar, both traffic flow and parking are being affected along South Jackson St. The park will be open, its normal business hours, during this period. More »

Field Trip Elements

Field Trip can be tailored to group needs and time allotted. Each of the following elements can be chosen for your group. keep in mind the recommended time allotted for each activity when choosing.


Videos

There are currently 4 different videos that can be shown. All are in English with English subtitles. MORE....


Scavenger Hunts

Must groups allow 20 - 30 minutes to complete a scavenger hunt. Some groups have the students do them individually while others have them completed in groups. You are responsible for printing the scavenger hunts for your visit. For instructors wanting to modify the hunts a word doc file is included for each scavenger hunt. MORE....


Ranger Demonstrations

Currently, the park offers two ranger demonstrations with the hope that in the near future we will be expanding the opportunities for students to participate in activities. MORE....

Did You Know?

Pioneer Square 1910

Seattle's work force grew from 3,500 in 1880 to over 237,000 by 1910. Textile manufacturing, domestic services, and transportation jobs contributed greatly to this increase.