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T he South Whidbey Historical Society collects, preserves and presents information, stories and artifacts of our history, weaving together the diverse experiences of our people as context for today’s decision makers and inspiration for tomorrow’s leaders.
We accomplish this mission by maintaining a Museum in Langley to house our collections and through our displays at the Island County Fairgrounds. In addition, the Society sponsors regular “Then and Now” evening presentations that focus on South Whidbey Island history and maintains our “Virtual Museum” which contains digital images of our collections.
You won’t want to miss the September 7 “Then and Now” presentation about William Shelton, (Wha-cah-dub), the last hereditary Chief of the Snohomish Tribe. Come and learn about this most remarkable man who served as a bridge between two cultures. Born at Brown’s Point (now Sandy Point) in 1869, William Shelton grew up near the …
We were fortunate that the rain held off for Sunday’s Era of South Whidbey Fishing Resorts. Here’s a brief recap of our second annual bus tour. We are trying to do a different topic every year. Enjoy.
At one time South Whidbey had more than 35 family-run fishing resorts. Learn about this bygone era and what it was like for both resort owners and guests on this year’s historical bus tour fundraiser: The Era of South Whidbey Fishing Resorts. Join Bill Haroldson, President of the South Whidbey Historical Society and author of …