Please join us on Saturday, October 22nd, 7:30 pm at the Lopez Center for Community & the Arts Dr. Julie Stein, archaeologist and Director Emeritus of the Burke Museum, will discuss how archaeology has changed over recent decades, since she began working in the San Juans. Dr. Stein has excavated here on Lopez, at San
Troy Olsen & Jack Giard – We’re grateful to Troy and Jack for rescheduling this very special talk about the history of reef net salmon fishing. Troy Olsen and his partner Shirley Williams are the founders of Whiteswan Environmental, and Lhaq’temish (Lummi) tribal members instrumental in reviving this ancient Straits Salish fishing tradition. Jack Giard
We’re keeping up the Lopez tradition of passing on fiber skills, in honor of our show with Island Fibers at Chimera Gallery this month. (Go check it out if you haven’t yet!) Join us at the museum for hands-on activities – spinning, weaving, finger knitting, felting, cordage, and more. Geared toward kids, but all are
Please join us Saturday, June 25th at 7:30 pm at Woodmen Hall for a special guest lecture by historian Dr. John Lutz of the University of Victoria. Suggested donation $10. The Salish Sea was a busy place in 1792, according to Dr. Lutz. Two Spanish galleons, under the command of Dionisio Galiano, as well as
It’s spring, and that means it’s time for GiveLopez again! GiveLopez is a collaborative spring fundraiser benefiting seven Lopez nonprofits. If that’s all you need to know, hop on over to www.givelopez.org to contribute. If you want to know more about what we’ve got planned for this year, read on… We know that everyone has
In January of this year, the Lopez Island Historical Society bade Mark Thompson-Klein a happy retirement with deep gratitude for his years of service. We also welcomed Amy Hildebrand as our new Executive Director. Our thanks to the Islands’ Weekly and Gretchen Wing for the great article announcing this change and introducing Amy to the community.
We have two Richardson Store wood ornaments, and an awesome paper folding model available for purchase this holiday season.
The paper folding model (above, left) is around 6″ long when assembled (you cut out and assemble.) The hanging etched wood ornaments (above, right and below) are approx. 5” high.
Many thanks to all of you who participated in our recent raffle!
CONGRATULATIONS to the following winners:
Bob McCabe’s ‘Old Growth Salmon’ ~ Margaret Moreney
Steve Hill’s ‘Spring Sunrise at Port Stanley’ ~ Steve Sullivan
Ralph Bladt’s ‘Barlow Bay Cold Plant’ ~ Olivia Hermann
We have lots of projects in the works for 2015, beginning with our museum members opening on April 24. Members get the first opportunity to see our new wolf exhibit (Yes! There were wolves on Lopez!) and a new yet-to-be-named fishing exhibit. We’ll host History Afloat again this year with a narrated trip around Lopez on
Giant Creative Commerce, Rindal & Co., Yvonne Israel-O’Hare & Dave O’Hare, Rob Hummel, Islanders Insurance, Spencer’s Landing, Windermere Real Estate Lopez / Annie Albritton, Charles Givens, Karen & Gary Alexander, Duane & Audrey Bordvick, Eric Meng & Anne Cady, Doug Johnson & Brigitte Fortin, George & Stepper LeBoutillier, Lauren & Jamie Stephens, Spud & Karen Grimes, Dianne Pressenda, Mary Fagerholm Reece, Karen Rousseau, Jodi Green & Mike Halperin, Nancy Nordhoff, Scott & Suzi Jennings, Paul Henriksen & Christa Campbell, Tom Ruggles & Gayle Isbell, Terry Larson & Nora McCloy
