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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.
Author David Jepsen will be showing his new 70-minute historical documentary, “Labor Wars of the Northwest” at the Clyde Theatre, Langley, Saturday, March 30, at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $7. Reserve your seats by calling the Island County Historical Museum at 360-678-3310, or by stopping in this weekend and next at the South Whidbey Historical …
Think you know Langley? Take one of these walking tours led by local historian Bob Waterman and find out just how much more there is to the story. In this hour-long-plus small group tour, you’ll learn about the early days and subsequent changes to our historical waterfront ‘village by the sea.’ Learn about the struggles …
Ever wonder what the youth of yesteryear played with before smartphones… well, quite a few decades before smartphones? Stop by the South Whidbey Historical Museum this weekend and check out a new exhibit which docents Joan Handy and Betty Discher put together: “Children’s Toys, Games and Pastimes of the Early 1900s”. Take a look at …