The online encyclopedia of Washington state history

Core values

- **Addressing Societal Needs and Issues**: HistoryLink.org covers a wide range of historical topics, including overlooked groups such as women, African Americans, and Indigenous communities, which helps in understanding and addressing historical inequities and social justice issues[1][2][5].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: By providing well-researched historical context, it enriches the lives of its users and helps them make better decisions as participants in democracy[2].
- **Promoting Positive Change**: The encyclopedia serves as a resource for scholars, teachers, and the general public, promoting a broader understanding of Washington state's history and its diverse communities. It also supports educational and community-based initiatives[2].
- **Contributing to Community Well-being**: HistoryLink.org fosters community engagement, preserves local histories, and amplifies the work of smaller community-based historical societies and museums. It also plans to develop audio formats and partner with other libraries to make its content more accessible[2].