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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.
Kudos to the Langley Preservation Committee for putting together a wonderful website on Langley History. Peruse the buildings of Langley through the decades, including amazing “Then and Now” composites done by Langley resident historian Bob Waterman. Special recognition to: Langley Historic Preservation Commission current members: Robert Waterman, chair Bruce Allen Richard Frishman Deborah Maietta Bernita …
A community’s history must be preserved, shared, and kept alive. It is a foundational trust from one generation to another. Donate to the South Whidbey Historical Society this Giving Tuesday. When you give a donation this #GivingTuesday for the South Whidbey Historical Society, Facebook and PayPal will match a total of $7 Million in donations on a …
On Saturday evening, October 20 we will host a “Then and Now” presentation at 7 p.m. at Langley United Methodist Church in the Fellowship Hall entitled, “A Tangled Web of History at Brown’s Point” by Kyle Walker. (Suggested donation: $5.) This is a fascinating story involving John Brown, who was born at Brown’s Point (now …