The Gilded Thistle
Effective Date: 2022
The Gilded Thistle (Gilded Thistle) is a Washington State nonprofit corporation recognized as a tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. We are dedicated to preserving and sharing history through immersive educational experiences, living history interpretation, theatrical performances, and community engagement.
Legal Name
Gilded Thistle
Federal Tax ID (EIN / Charity ID) 92-0591897
Mailing Address
5813 Waverly Rd SW
Port Orchard, WA 98367
Website
The Gilded Thistle exists to educate and inspire the public through immersive historical interpretation, theatrical performance, and living history experiences.
Our volunteers research, portray, and present history in engaging ways that encourage learning, curiosity, and appreciation for the people, cultures, and traditions that shaped our world.
Our educational programming includes participation in:
Through these activities, we strive to make history accessible, engaging, and enjoyable for audiences of all ages.
The Gilded Thistle supports a variety of educational and cultural programs, including:
Interactive portrayals of historical figures and daily life designed to educate the public.
Theatrical presentations inspired by documented historical events and people.
Partnerships with festivals, museums, schools, libraries, and community organizations.
The Gilded Thistle is the founding nonprofit organization behind the Cascadia Renaissance Faire, a family-friendly educational festival celebrating history, culture, arts, craftsmanship, music, and interactive learning.
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We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through this website.
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Website content may be updated without notice.
Unless otherwise noted, website content, logos, graphics, photographs, and written materials are the property of The Gilded Thistle or are used with permission.
Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited without written permission.
This website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites.
The Gilded Thistle is committed to making our website and public programs as accessible as reasonably possible.
If you encounter barriers while using our website or attending one of our programs, please contact us so we can work toward an appropriate accommodation.
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The Gilded Thistle
Physical Address
5813 Waverly Rd SW
Port Orchard, WA 98367
Website
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