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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.
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 two-hour hour-long 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 and triumphs of early residents.
Get an understanding what Langley life was like in the 1890s through the hippie-culture 1960s.
Tickets are $10 (plus an online processing fee) and benefit our local Historical Society. The tours begin at 10 a.m. at the Museum at 312 Second Street on the following Saturdays: July 6, 13 and 20.
Sign up online for the Saturday tour that works with your schedule at https://walkingtour.brownpapertickets.com. Tours are limited to 10 people, so buy your tickets soon.
This season’s Langley Walking Tours with local historian Bob Waterman got off to a good, albeit slightly rainy, start. The hour and a half tour began with an explanation of Langley’s origins at the Museum, followed by a walking tour. Tickets are available for the April 27, May 18, June 1, 15 and 22 tours …
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 two-hour 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 …