"Discover Puget Sound's roots from the days when there were many firs and no freeways. Visit Suquamish, where the tribal chief for whom Seattle was named lived communally in what amounted to a mansion of the early 1800s: a beachfront longhouse reputedly more than 500 feet long.

Today, Chief Sealth is buried in a small cemetery just up the hill, with a glimpse through tall, guardian evergreens of the swirling waters of narrow Agate Passage.

Nearby, a museum dedicated to the history of the Suquamish and other Puget Sound tribes helps people your imagination, with photos of residents of early-day tribal villages."

Get the Story:
Suquamish: Poignant visit to Seattle's earliest days (The Seattle Times 8/25)

Relevant Links:
Suquamish Tribe - http://www.suquamish.nsn.us
Suquamish Olalla Neighbors - http://www.soneighbors.org

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