2010 Summer Calendar of Events
CONGRATULATIONS to Elizabeth & Clarence Wise of Bremerton Island and Waldron Island, winners of the Journey Stories raffle drawing! They have won a trip for two between Boeing Field and Eastsound on Kenmore Air.
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Cruise Into History ~ Sunday Sept. 12th
For a "historical good time" ... take a boat trip around Orcas Island with Eclipse Charters. All proceeds will benefit the Orcas Island Historical Museum. Leaves from the dock next to the Orcas Ferry Landing at 1pm for an all-afternoon cruise, guided by historian Tom Welch. Prices: single adult: $99, couple: $165 ~ includes food & drinks. There are still a few spaces left! Call Eclipse Charters at 376-6566 to make reservations.
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The Smithsonian Institute's traveling exhibit, Journey Stories, was at the Orcas Island Historical Museum from July 17 - August 29, 2010.Come see the ORCAS JOURNEY STORIES still on display! We have made the transition and will be open Friday, Saturday & Sunday Sept. 3rd, 4th & 5th. Closed Monday for Labor Day. Starting Tuesday September 7th the Museum will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 11am to 4pm. Office hours are Monday - Friday, 11am - 4pm.
The Orcas Island Historical Society and Museum had an exciting summer hosting the Smithsonian traveling exhibit "Journey Stories" from July 17th to August 29th. The local component of this exhibit, Destination Orcas, is still on display in the Main Hall of the Museum. We are still looking for wonderful stories about how you or your family came to America, how you ended up on Orcas island, or any other momentous journey stories. Please email your submission to orcasmuseum@rockisland.com or give us a call at 360-376-4849.
TELL US YOUR JOURNEY STORY (.pdf)
JOURNEY STORIES ADULT READING LIST (.pdf)
JOURNEY STORIES CHILDREN'S READING LIST (.pdf)
Journey Stories was made possible at the Orcas Island Historical Museum by Humanities Washington.
Journey Stories is part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and the Federation of State Humanities Councils. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress.
Windows of History Photo Exhibit
Make sure you visit Terence J. Eagan's photo installation in the Our House building in Eastsound. The photographs are from the Orcas Island Historical Museum archives and can also be found in the "Images of Orcas Island" book available at the museum bookstore.
