Students exploring Washington's historic and cultural resources
YHP 2025
Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area | July 14-17, 2025
The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation will be holding the 12th annual Youth Heritage Project at the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area in North Bend. The program is held in partnership with the National Park Service, the Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation, and the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area.
This summer, students will explore the relationship between humans and the landscape. There will be opportunities to engage in hands-on activities to help conservation efforts, visit historic sites and unique museums, and learn about co-management of cultural resources. YHP students are also paired with local organizations to address real-world issues in the community and will work in groups on project proposals that they will present at the conclusion of the jam-packed week.
Download the 2025 program flyer, available in English and in Spanish!
Applications are currently open for student attendees and teacher/mentors. Student applications are due Tuesday, May 6. Teacher/mentor applications are due Friday, April 25. Please use the appropriate link below to apply:
What is Youth Heritage Project?
Youth Heritage Project (YHP) is a FREE overnight field school for high-school students, focused on the history, culture, and nature of Washington’s special places.
YHP students visit a new location each year for engaging and fun place-based activities, learning about the history and resources unique to that community. Through activities such as hikes, museum tours, site visits, and boat trips led by subject matter experts, participants explore how remembering, preserving, and sharing stories from the past can help shape the future. YHP students are paired with local organizations to address real-world issues in the community for the flagship student project presentation day at the conclusion of the multi-day program.
YHP helps high school students learn how to engage with their communities through participation, inspiring the next generation of leaders to get involved with the places that matter to them.
The location and study topics for YHP change annually, and any high school-age students may apply. Questions about YHP? Please contact us by email or call us at 206-624-9449.
YHP 2024 was held from July 16-19, 2024, at Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve on Whidbey Island. Check out highlights from previous years of YHP via the links below: