Kirkland Heritage Society's mission is to identify historic resources; to encourage their preservation; to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret the history and heritage of Kirkland and its people; and to promote public involvement in and appreciation of its heritage and cultures. When Kirkland Heritage Society ( formerly the Kirkland Historic Commission ) was formed in 1977, many of the historic sites in Kirkland had already been removed and lost forever. We are working for the preservation of the remaining sites and to interpret the rich history of Kirkland and its people. Blackberry Preserves is the newsletter of the Society. In 1994, it won an award from the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation. In addition, articles are placed in the City of Kirkland's newsletter, City Update and the Kirkland Courier. The Oral History Project interviews people selected because of their knowledge and experience in shaping our community. Volunteers are trained to conduct interviews that are taped and copies are made available at the City and through the Society 1994 Historic Preservation Report inventoried historic properties and provided information for the City comprehensive plan.