This $128,996 federal Project Grant award from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Promotion of the Humanities Challenge Grants program (CFDA 45.130) will support the completion of the restoration of the historic Mukai Cold Process Fruit Barreling Plant on Vashon Island, Washington. The project aims to ready the facility for public occupancy and use, including humanities-focused programming. The funding will enable the Friends of Mukai, a non-profit organization, to finalize the restoration work on the adjacent fruit barreling plant, which is owned by King County. This facility is part of the larger Mukai Farm & Garden historic site, which includes the Mukai home and surrounding Japanese garden. The overall goal is to establish the restored barreling plant as a vibrant cultural gathering place that showcases the history and legacy of the Mukai family's farming and entrepreneurial activities during the 1930s. The project is expected to be completed by August 31, 2026.
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