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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.
Please join us Feb. 8 – 29 as the South Whidbey Historical Society presents “Snapshots of South Whidbey History” from noon to 5 p.m., (weather permitting) in the Bayview Cash Store’s Front Room Gallery (second floor). For SWHS Members and Donors, there will be a private reception on Friday, Feb. 7 from 4 to 6 …
Two photos of State Route 525 – before the road was straightened (1955) and one after (1963) with views of Bayview, Deer Lagoon, Useless Bay and Double Bluff. How many landmarks can you find such as the Bayview Cash Store, Bayview Hall, the Weedin barn and house, the Adolph Meier house, the Melendy house, plus …
One hundred years ago this month, a special election was held in Langley which resulted in an all-woman administration who took office in January 1920. This is but one part of Washington State’s interesting road to women’s suffrage as local historian Bob Waterman explains in this video. If you support the sharing of local history, …