Our Mission

The South Whidbey Historical Society collects, preserves, and presents information, stories, and artifacts representing the diverse history of South Whidbey Island. We tell stories through a variety of mediums to nurture a new generation of history enthusiasts and archivally manage natural and cultural collections so all people can learn and be inspired.

Our Officers

Bill Haroldson - President

Bob Waterman - Vice President

Bruce Towne - Treasurer

Joan Handy - Secretary

Our Board

Betty Discher

Gary Gabelein

Earl Lawson

Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that we gather on the ancestral homelands of the Coast Salish Snohomish People, the first caretakers of the land, who have resided here since time immemorial. Their lands on South Whidbey stretched from Greenbank to Clinton including the surrounding tidelands, harbors, and waterways.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement

The South Whidbey Historical Society seeks equity, diversity, and inclusion in our organization, activities, and make up of community partners.

  • We acknowledge that we gather on the ancestral homelands of the Coast Salish People, especially the Snohomish.

  • We pledge to collaborate in a respectful exchange of ideas and experiences regardless of age, background, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic situation, religion, and ability.

  • We strive to remove barriers through regular consultation with people and groups contributing a variety of voices and perspectives, to add new levels of meaning to our programming and deepen its relevance to the broader community.

  • We seek to care for and share natural and cultural collections so all people can learn, be inspired, generate knowledge, and heal.