by LACanby | Apr 19, 2023 | Blog, What's New Posts, What's New Posts
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that longtime South Whidbey Historical Society Board member and a past president, Tom Nack, died last week. His gentle humor, wise direction, and southern drawl, will be greatly missed. Our condolences to his wife,...
by LACanby | Aug 24, 2021 | Blog, What's New Posts, What's New Posts
Wonder what was going on in Langley 130 years ago? Well, just like today, there was a bear around, real estate was being sold, tourists were visiting, berries were ripening, and fish were abundant.Read on for this August 14, 1891 Island County Times articled penned by...
by LACanby | Aug 11, 2021 | Blog, What's New Posts, What's New Posts
Before it became a public picnic area, the entrance to Double Bluff Beach was a fishing resort known for fly-fishing of silver salmon. It was originally owned by Chris Jensen and later sold to Esther and Crawford Johnston, and still later to Orie and Martha Small in...
by LACanby | Jul 17, 2021 | Blog, What's New Posts, What's New Posts
The Whidbey Island Fair runs Thursday through Sunday.Help support the South Whidbey Historical Society and Museum by using our parking lot directly across from the Fair next to the Fire Station.The McLeod Cabin, Brooks Hill Cabin and the Ray Gabelein Antique Farm...
by LACanby | Jun 10, 2021 | What's New Posts, What's New Posts
Throwback Thursday comes from the 1960 Island County Fair. This was a Baby Island Heights entry in the Kiddie Parade. Mayor: Glenn Metcalf, Official Booster: Barbara Long, Sheriff: Candace Christenson, Country Cousin: Rae Jean Malary; Water Commissioner: David Long,...
