Historic Wallingford is an all-volunteer neighborhood organization that aims to showcase stories of the people and places of Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood through its website, newsletter, and community activities.
Visit our Blog and E-newsletter archive for the latest information! We’re proud to have 4Culture as a generous sponsor of our events and activities.
Exploring Wallingford Together
Join us this summer for guided neighborhood walks through Wallingford’s streets, stories, and history. Led by local historians Thomas Veith and Sarah Martin, these leisurely tours are free, open to all, and a great way to see the neighborhood with fresh eyes.
See the schedule and sign upBeyond Acknowledgment: Indigenous Wallingford Futures
Historic Wallingford has launched a research initiative to center Indigenous histories in how we understand and share this neighborhood’s story. We’re working with Indigenous scholars and researchers to explore Coast Salish presence in Wallingford across time, from ancestral stewardship to present-day community and future possibilities.
Read more about the projectWally-Home Resource Fair 2026: Thank You, Wallingford!
On April 25, we gathered at Wallingford Center for a day of vendors, resources, workshops, and neighbors connecting over their homes and their neighborhood. It was a full house and a great time.
Thank you to everyone who showed up: neighbors, volunteers, vendors, speakers, and supporters. This event happens because of you.
A special congratulations to Swanson’s Shoe Repair, this year’s Historic Wallingford Legacy Award winner. Thank you also to Melinda Hannah for the beautiful painting created to commemorate the award.
