Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center — Attraction in Seattle

My wife and I just moved to Seattle last year but growing up in the US as an Asian American I was already aware of the inhumane things this country has historically and continued to do to people of color. We left upset, enraged and of course in our own ways feeling the great injustice and inhumane treatment that was brought to the Duwamish. They should inform and make this something you need to know when you move to a sacred area as this. After leaving today I feel that I have more respect, honor and reverence for this land and home Seattle and will care for it the way the original people did. Will continue to spread the word and pass on the stories and history...

This place has been a blessing to me. Just walking into the doors you can feel the positive energy radiating throughout the entire building. The staff here are dedicated to helping others and they always strive to make the best impression. Cecile, Veronica, Jolene, Nancy, Olivia, Andrew, Daniel & the entire staff have personally gone out of their way to help me. It is difficult to find such a positive atmosphere anywhere these days but this is a place that makes a very big important impact on the lives of all native american people as well as people in general. I encourage everyone to stop by and learn about the culture of this...

What a neat place. The Longhouse portion is entirely wooden, with historical photos and artwork on the walls. I can only imagine how glorious it is to attend community functions in the Longhouse. There's a smaller museum right when you come in, and there are ancient artifacts and older photos showcasing the Tribe's long history, including the pained remembrance of their forced relocation, and being banned from their true homeland of Seattle. Just being there made me feel reverence toward the People, and I felt honored...