North Olympic History Center

An Introduction to the Archaeology of the Northwest Coast from the perspective of Western Washington with Gary Wessen, PhD.
2024-10-08 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-10-03 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
The course is free, though participants are encouraged to make a donation at time of registration. This eight-session course offers an overview of the pre-contact archaeology of the Northwest Coast, emphasizing archaeological sites and studies in western Washington. Participants will review background subjects including Northwest Coast culture, local environmental history, archaeological resources, and local research history. The course will examine what is known about the archaeological resources and cultural history of the region, briefly considering several specific archaeological sites including the site at Ozette. We will conclude with a discussion of the present and likely future of this region’s archaeological resources.
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An Introduction to the Archaeology of the Northwest Coast from the perspective of Western Washington with Gary Wessen, PhD
2024-10-01 19:00 - 20:30 | WA
This course is free, though participants are encouraged to make a donation at time of registration. This eight-session course offers an overview of the pre-contact archaeology of the Northwest Coast, emphasizing archaeological sites and studies in western Washington. Participants will review background subjects including Northwest Coast culture, local environmental history, archaeological resources, and local research history. The course will examine what is known about the archaeological resources and cultural history of the region, briefly considering several specific archaeological sites including the site at Ozette. We will conclude with a discussion of the present and likely future of this region’s archaeological resources.
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History Walk at Siebert Creek
2024-09-28 10:00 - 12:00 | WA
Join David Brownell, Executive Director of North Olympic History Center, and Lexi Wagor, the Land Trust’s Community Relations Manager, to learn more about the history of this beautiful area while exploring the Siebert Creek Conservation Area.
RSVPs are suggested, this event is limited to 15 people.
Learn more about the Siebert Creek Conservation Area here. An approximately 0.5 mile loop meanders through the property with a slight change in elevation. The trail provides access to a picnic area as well as overlook of the creek. There is no restroom on site.
Questions? Reach out to Lexi at lexi@northolympiclandtrust.org or (360) 417-1815 ext. 2.

History Hike: Dungeness Levee
2024-09-15 10:00 - 14:30 | WA
Tickets and information HERE.

History Tales: Historic Preservation of the Elwha Dams
2024-09-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, 1203 E Lauridsen Blvd, Port Angeles, WA, 98362, United States
NOHC Executive Director David Brownell will present on the history of the Elwha Dams and the related artifacts in the NOHC’s collections. Intended to power our communities and industries, these dams had a significant impact on the lives of community members and our surrounding environment. The NOHC curates artifacts that preserve the history of the dams and the larger story of how these dams impacted life on the peninsula. Artifacts and unpublished photos from the NOHC’s collections documenting the history of the dams will be available for viewing and discussion.

Clallam County Fair Booth
2024-08-15 - 2024-08-18 | Clallam County Fairgrounds, 1608 W 16th St, Port Angeles, WA, 98363, United States

NOHC Board of Directors Meeting
2024-08-12 12:00 - 13:30 | North Olympic History Center, 933 W. 9th Stree, Port Agneles, WA, 98363, United States

Annual Meeting
2024-07-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Black Diamond Community Hall, 1942 Black Diamond Rd, Port Angeles, WA, 98363
Annual meeting of the North Olympic History Center. Open to the public.

NOHC Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
2024-07-08 12:00 - 13:30 | WA

History Tales: Origins of Sailing with Dr. Gary Wessen
2024-06-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Black Diamond Community Hall, 1942 Black Diamond Rd, Port Angeles, WA, 98363
Please call NOHC for details: 360-452-2662

Port Angeles Maritime Festival
2024-06-08 - 2024-06-09 | Maritime Festival, 830 W. Boathaven Dr., Port Angeles, WA
For a full list of events, visit the Maritime Festival website here.

Dungeness Prairie Talk w/ North Olympic Land Trust
2024-06-07 16:00 - 17:30 | Lower Dungeness Prairie
Join the Land Trust and NOHC out on the land and get excited about local prairies!

Learn about the rich archaeological record of the Sequim Prairie from David Brownell (Executive Director of the History Center) at an active prairie creation site managed by the Land Trust. Land Trust staff will give a tour of the Lower Dungeness Prairie project and talk about the process we’ve been using to help bring back this critical habitat. Learn from the past and explore the future of prairies on the Olympic Peninsula!

Space is very limited and an RSVP is required to attend. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/sequimprairie2024
