MISSION - To establish an organized means of collecting, preserving and making available the
history and culture of the Greek-American community in Washington State.
HISTORY
The idea of the Museum began in November 2009. The emphasis is on those items or stories that
preserve and share the experience of Greeks in Washington State. Information is gathered by
meeting with individuals and families to explain the purpose of the Greek-American Historical
Museum, conduct interviews and identify possible items for the Collection. Such items may
include oral and video histories, articles of clothing, textiles, photographs, written documents,
publications or other artifacts.
The Greek-American Historical Museum is designed to tell the stories on line, in a "museum without walls." The Internet provides a means of making the history available to more people than could be reached in any other manner. Eventually a physical site may be used to display the items in the Collection.
BOARD MEMBERS |
ADVISORY BOARD |
|---|---|
John Nicon, President |
Cliff Argue |
Andreanna Raptis
Zafiropoulos, Vice President |
Theo Argue |
Mary Dallas-Smith, Secretary |
John Cardaras |
Nick Diafos, Treasurer |
Elizabeth Economou |
Thalia Denos, at large |
Mel Geokezas |
Eleni Schumacher, at large |
Helen Georges |
JoAnn Tryfon, at large |
John John |
| Angie Karalis | |
LOGO DESIGN |
Taso Lagos |
Stephanie Tschida |
Chris Legeros |
| Dean Lentgis | |
WEB ADMINISTRATOR |
Dorothy Mootafes |
Ted Maroutsos |
Joann Nicon |
In addition to its officers and board members, a larger group meets regularly to help plan the activities of the Museum.
The Museum is a non-profit corporation registered in the State of Washington and is exempt from taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations to the Greek-American Historical Museum may be tax deductible under the Internal Revenue Code.