MEDIA ALERT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 3, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Derek Nguyen, Marketing and Communications Director, Washington State Historical Society, 253-317-1273 derek.nguyen@wshs.wa.gov<mailto:derek.nguyen@wshs.wa.gov> Celebrate Filipino American History Month at the Washington State History Museum [cid:image001.png@01DB14CB.1F1AD390] What: – Join us at "Laban: The Filipino Fighting Spirit," a free community event at the Washington State History Museum to celebrate Filipino American History Month. In Filipino, the word “laban” means “to fight.” This community event will explore the Filipino fighting spirit and its contributions to American history. It will feature community organizations, vendors, performances, food, and a panel discussion highlighting Filipino American heritage and history. This program is curated by the Filipino American National Historical Society Greater Puget Sound Chapter. Who: • The Washington State History Museum<https://www.washingtonhistory.org/> • Filipino American National Historical Society – Greater Puget Sound<https://www.fanhsgps.org/> • BalinTawak • Barkada Baby • Baso Glass • Carlos Zoleta • Clover Daydreams • Coalition of Filipino American Organizations • DOVI Seattle • Filipiniana Multicultural Dance Troupe • Filipino American Community of South Puget Sound • Filipino American Curriculum Team of Seattle • Filipino American Educators of Washington (FAEW) • Filipino American League of Pierce County • Filipino American National Historical Society – National • Filipino-American Association of Kitsap County • Filipinos in the Alaskan Yukon Pacific Expedition • Inidipino Community of Bainbridge Island • International Women’s Alliance and Gabriela Network • Jan Parker Cookery • Kabataan Alliance • Lumpia Love • Maligayang Craft Company • Migrante • Philippines Scouts Heritage Society – Calugas Chapter • Pilipino Seniors of Puget Sound • Roger Rigor • Sweets by Scylen • Ube Children Books When: Thursday, October 17, 2024 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM Where: The Washington State History Museum – 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402 Additional Information: This event is free as part of Third Thursdays, courtesy of Umpqua Bank. See the full schedule of events at: https://bit.ly/LabanWA ### About The Washington State Historical Society The Washington State Historical Society partners with our communities to explore how history connects us all. The Society's most visible activity, the Washington State History Museum, is located in downtown Tacoma on Pacific Avenue among a thriving cultural scene. The museum features interactive permanent exhibitions about Washington's past in the Great Hall, unique rotating exhibitions highlighting the Society's collections, and dynamic feature exhibitions. It hosts events and programs on a wide range of historical topics. The WSHS also offers curricula for teachers and statewide educational support, as well as consultation, support, and resources for museums and heritage organizations across the state. Derek Bradfield Nguyen Director of Marketing & Communications He/Him Washington State Historical Society 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402 253-317-1273 Become a member! WashingtonHistory.org [signature_4131858169]<https://www.facebook.com/historymuseum>[signature_2094845055]<https://twitter.com/HistoryMuseum>[signature_3181525155]<https://www.instagram.com/washingtonhistory/>[signature_1488425720]<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZRXAl-JqixtE7toeX4BTrg/videos?view_as=subscriber>