You can now search the Lopez Island Historical Society's photographs in the Washington Rural Heritage collection. You can search in two ways:
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Our newest project stretches our education mission. Ellin Evans and Laurie Latta are developing a Lopez history curriculum that will benefit Lopez students. They are working to gather relevant material that meets state education standards. We hope to expand the curriculum to create a Lopez history book filled with great photos and accounts of all the colorful men and women who have made Lopez what it is. Once the curriculum project is complete, Laurie and Ellin will move on to a couple of other unique family-oriented projects-details will be in our Spring, 2009 newsletter.
The Sally J is getting a fresh coat of paint. This beautiful boat seems to invite former, and current, fishers to share stories of their experiences on the water. The Sally J was built for Bastion Jevick, who fished off Iceberg Point. In addition to the good news about the Sally J, a group of southend neighbors recently pooled their resources to restore Jevick's fishing cabin. It's encouraging to see the community's commitment to preserving the island's heritage.