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Archaeology in the San Juan Islands: Then & Now

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

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Women on rocky shore, two boats with ladders on water
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Oct. 1st – Living Tradition: Reef Net Fishing in the San Juan Islands

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

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2022 Fiber Fest this Saturday, July 23rd, at the museum!

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

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The Salish Sea in 1792

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

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Landscape photograph with grass, trees, hills, and water in background
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Come walk with us!

Linda Vorobik, botanist and illustrator, is hosting a wildflower walk to benefit the museum on May 7th, 2-4 p.m., at Iceberg Point. The spring wildflowers of the Coastal Prairie should be in full glory, and no one knows them better than Linda! Please RSVP to history@lopezmuseum.org to reserve your spot, as space is limited. $20

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GiveLopez 2022 is here!

Help us protect the gold under the rainbow! This year, our spring goal for the museum is to install two beautiful new doors that will be more inviting, secure, and weather tight. We want folks to know that, YES! We do have exhibits inside! We’ve heard all of you who have mentioned that our current

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Cover of the book Homewaters by David B. Williams
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Event Update – Homewaters: A Talk with Author David B. Williams

Update: Please join us on September 19th at 3 p.m. at the outdoor pavilion at LCCA for a special event with authors David B. Williams and Iris Graville. Iris will interview David about his new book, Homewaters: A Human and Natural History of Puget Sound. Expect an engaging conversation between two beloved Northwest writers, as they discuss

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