Select a Popular Keyword below and scroll to see displayed results or Enter Terms in the search field.
Search Key Terms
Search by publication year.
- Aegan Sea
- Aerospace
- Ahepa
- Athens
- Author
- Barbas
- Capitol Hill
- Central Greece
- Cephalonia
- Church of the Assumption
- Collias
- Daughters of Penelope
- Educator
- Everett
- Fishing
- Galimi
- Greek Music
- Historian
- Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
- Ionian Sea
- Island of Marmara
- island of Marmara
- Kalamata
- Kaloskopi
- Korean War
- Leros
- Maids of Athena
- Medical
- Medicine
- Museum Founders
- Music
- Nicon
- Palatia
- Peloponnese
- Restaurant
- Seattle
- Siblings
- Soap Lake
- Spokane
- St. Demetrios
- St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
- Tacoma
- Thessaloniki
- Turkey
- University District
- Wallingford
- Washington
- West Seattle
- World War I
- World War II
*The Digital Exhibits are in the process of being transferred from our old website. If you cannot find a specific history, please check the internet archives at the Wayback Machine or message museum staff.
Please note that the museum is supported by part time staff and volunteers. If you would like to speed or support these projects, consider volunteering or making a donation to the museum.
You Are What You Where When
Chris (Christos) Anastasiou Zervas was born in Prosimni, Argolidos, in the Greek Peloponnese. His birthdate varies depending on the document used. Chris Zervas uses these simple words give meaning to how our beliefs and culture have made us what we are today.
The Flying Educator
Nick Cosmakos’s aviation career really began at 16 years of age when his parents gave him a $200 gift certificate to a local flight school. Now, with over 40 years as a pilot, he continues his career training those who fly the skies for Alaska Airlines.
Rediscovering Greek School
As a youngster in Tacoma, Washington, JoAnn Tryfon’s Greek school lessons did not stay with her. However, in her retirement years she has come to understand and appreciate what she missed as a child. She has also compiled over 25 books of family photos and documents.
Ladies of the North
That’s how Vasiliki “Billie” Larimer (nee Babunes) referred to her mother’s group of friends who would gather at their homes for their regular sessions of sewing, cooking and sharing stories. Billie and her sister, Ekaterini “Katie” O’Neil (nee Babunes) share their stories of growing up in Seattle, Washington.
Float Like A Butterfly
The butterfly collection in Ethel Barbas’ home personifies her joyful and optimistic visits with family and friends as she travels the roads in western Washington. Testimony to her travel is her 1997 Honda del Sol with over 350,000 miles.
Bringing the Cooking Back Home
Born, raised and educated in Washington State, Theodora Cokinakis Geokezas spent 31 years in Minnesota raising her family, serving her community and polishing her culinary skills. Back in Seattle since 1999, she continues to contribute her skills to her church and community.
The Brothers Three
George, Andrew and Angelo Ballasiotes’ youthful escapades were occasionally overlooked as their father Christos was well known and respected in Aberdeen, Washington. The three brothers grew up at a time when the Grays Harbor logging camps and sawmills provided significant wealth for its residents and where a surprisingly large number of Greeks settled. Their love and admiration for their father who they say was the kindest and most generous person you would ever meet permeates their stories.