A Traveling Exhibit from the North Olympic History Center Did you know that there have been at least 70 post offices in Clallam County? Moving the Mail explores the history of postal service on the North Olympic Peninsula, from the coastal deliveries of the Mosquito fleet and Tribal canoes to wagon roads and eventually rail […]
A Traveling Exhibit from the North Olympic History Center Did you know that there have been at least 70 post offices in Clallam County? Moving the Mail explores the history of postal service on the North Olympic Peninsula, from the coastal deliveries of the Mosquito fleet and Tribal canoes to wagon roads and eventually rail […]
A high-level of the cultural history of the North Olympic Peninsula (NOP), presented through a broader framework of human presence in North America. The "Clovis first" theory of fallen out of favor as an increasing mountain of evidence show that humans have been in North America for at least 20,000-30,000 years. This presentation examines some […]
Come visit our booth at the Maritime Festival. Take a photo with our resident cryptid, Ediz Gigantus, take home an Ediz T-shirt, buy a book about local history, tell our friendly volunteers your stories about living on the Peninsula. Check out our volunteer activities, become a member or renew your membership. Help us make history.
The North Olympic Voices Exhibit in the Laura Cooksey Gallery at Field Hall Arts & Events Center will run from June 12 - August 8 will feature pieces of contemporary community art and selected artifacts from the North Olympic History Center collections. North Olympic Voices Project The North Olympic Voices Project is an America 250 […]
This program ties together climatology, geology, archaeology, and ethnography to provide a holistic understanding of human occupation of the Sequim-Dungeness Valley since the end of the last ice age approximately 14,00 years ago. It explores the data and conclusion of archaeological excavations at the Manis Mastodon and Sequim Bypass sites, amongst others
Port Williams/Marlyn Nelson County Park Photo courtesy of Clallam County Parks, Fair, and Facilities Did you know that Port Williams was once a town with its own post office, hotel, and wharf? What is now a simple county park with a boat ramp was once the bustling center of commerce for east Clallam County. Join […]
A traveling Exhibit from the North Olympic History Center. Did you know that there have been at least 70 post offices in Clallam county? Moving the Mail explores the history of postal service on the North Olympic Peninsula, from the coastal deliveries of the Mosquito fleet and Tribal canoes to wagon roads and eventually […]
Photo Courtesy of City of Port Townsend Once covering much of the northeast Olympic Peninsula, the Port Townsend camas prairie is a remnant of a critically important ecosystem that sustained many of the Tribes of the Pacific Northwest. Join us as we tour the prairie to learn about what happened to the prairies of the […]
As part of Museum Day, the NOHC will be offering free guided tours, special exhibits, public programs, activities and more. We will be open 11 AM – 3 PM. We would very much appreciate the opportunity to provide you with an insider’s view of how the North Olympic History Center (formerly Clallam County Historical Society) […]
Sxʷčkʷíyəŋ, a S’Klallam village at Washington Harbor History of Sxʷčkʷíyəŋ, a 600+ year old S’Klallam village from which Sequim derives its name. This presentation examines ethnographic accounts, archaeological discoveries, archival documents and other materials to understand the pre- and post-contact history of the S’Klallam ancestors who lived at this site for centuries.
The History of Mail Delivery in Clallam County Moving the Mail Exhibit Opening Reception and History Tales Presentation All Over the Map: Stories Behind the Names of WA Places & Things Port Angeles Library August 28 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm (Presentation at 7 pm) Presented by Feliks Banel, this Humanities WA Speakers Bureau […]