On the night of January 26, 1700, a massive earthquake struck off the coast, sending a wall of water barrelling toward seaside villages, from the coastlines of Vancouver Island to northern California. Learn about the impact of this devastating tsunami, and what’s being done today to prepare for the next Big One. This presentation […]
The Center will be closed for the month of December 2025 and will reopen on January 5, 2026. Please contact us via email at artifact@olypen.com.
Showing at Peninsula College PUB Gallery through February 11.
Moving the Mail: A Travelling 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 […]
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 […]
Come visit our booth at the Homeshow at the Port Angeles High School Gymnasiums. 304 E Park Ave, Port Angeles, WA 98362 Saturday, March 14th, 2026 – 9AM – 4PM Sunday, March 15th, 2026 – 9AM – 3PM
The North Olympic History Center Research Library and Administrative offices will be closed Thursday, April 2, 2026. The Administrative office will re-open on Monday, April 6, 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM and the Research Library will resume it's regular schedule of Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Our online catalog is available any […]
Ediz Gigantus David Brownell, NOHC Executive Director, will be giving a presentation about the North Olympic History Center mascot and local cryptid, Ediz Gigantus. Time to be announced.
View of the Schooner Cadboro, 4 January 1860, by unknown artist. from Royal BC Museum, Victoria, BC Join us in the Carver Room at the Port Angeles Library to follow Larry Lang's search for the ship that once housed an 1820s cannon found near the mouth of the Elwha. This is a tale international […]
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 […]