The Lopez Island Historical Society & Museum
Lopez Island, San Juan County, Washington
Summer 2008
The Lopez Island Historical Society's 2008 Fundraiser
Tickets are now available for this summer's Big Event, to benefit the Lopez Island Historical Society
- When: Saturday, July 26th, 6:30p.m. to 9:00pm
- Where: Lopez Community Center
- What: Fabulous food by Kim Bast and her very talented friends; lively music by Hawk Arps and associates; a preview of our portion of the Washington Rural Heritage historic photo program; spectacular desserts, a big raffle, and of course, a few surprises...
This year's live auction is once again hosted by Dick & Sharon Friel, and will feature original art by Christa Malay, Steve Hill, Ron Norman, Leonard Wren, Patie Savage, Bob McCabe, Tom Collins, Daphne Morris, Tamara Shane, George Willis, and others, along with special experiences offered by Mike Ellis and Kim Bast & Janet Baltzer.
We hope you will join us. Tickets are $20 each, and are available at the Museum or by mail.
Please call the museum 468-2049 if you have questions or would like to reserve tickets.
2008 Exhibit
“Settling Lopez—Communities & Schools”
Preview & reception for museum members on May 2nd, 5 to 7 pm
Open Noon till 4, Wednesday through Sunday, May 3 through September 28
Details about this year's exhibit coming soon...
For more information, see the Exhibits page
2008 History Forum
“Camp Community—Nor’wester Memories”
Presented by Bill & Marty Holm, Paul Henriksen, Donn Charnley, Richard Carter
Thursday March 13th, 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Lopez Community Center
For more information, see the Events & Programs page
“Women in Lopez History”—with many photos & artifacts
Presented by Linda Graham Rose & Florence Meng
Thursday April 10th, 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Port Stanley School
Linda Graham Rose presents a picture of Lopez from 1877 and Florence Meng will share stories of the Birthday Club.
For more information, see the Events & Programs page
“A History of Lopez Schools”
Presented by Lopez School Superintendent Bill Evans
Thursday May 15th, 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Port Stanley School
For more information, see the Events & Programs page
The Museum
The Lopez Island Historical Society Museum is located in the heart of Lopez Village on Weeks Road, across from Islander's Bank.
The museum is open noon to 4:00pm, Wednesday through Sunday, from May through September.
We are also open year-round for research projects by appointment. Call 360.468.2049 or email us at lopezmuseum@rockisland.com
For more information, see the About LIHS page