North Olympic History Center

NOHC Open House
2025-06-25 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | North Olympic History Center, 933 W. 9th Stree, Port Agneles, WA, 98363, United States

Olympic Outdoors Exhibit Opening and History Tales: Early Photos of Familiar Place – Digitizing the McClinton Family Photo Collection with Larry Lang
2025-06-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Port Angeles Library, 2210 S Peabody St, Port Angeles, WA, 98362, United States

History Hike: Indian Island
2025-06-14 10:00 - 14:00 | WA
Back by popular demand, this History Hike is a repeat of the 2022 hike that started our History Hikes programming! Join us on a walk along the trail on the north side of the portage canal and discuss the tumultuous history of Oak Bay and Indian Island. We’ll begin with the archaeological history of Indian Island and explore the implications of the Hudson Bay Company’s punitive mission against the S’Klallam that resulted in the destruction of a village at this location in 1828, as well as what we know about the more recent ebb and flow of human history in this area.

Pre-registration required.
Approximately 90 minutes.
Approximately 1 mile total on a gravel trail with few inclines.
This tour is offered at 10am and 12:30pm.

History Hike: Dungeness Recreation Area
2025-05-31 10:00 - 14:00 | Dungeness Recreation Area, 554 Voice of America Rd W, Sequim, Washington, 98382
The Dungeness Recreation Area, known locally as “Voice of America” park, has a rich history beginning with traditional use of prairies by the S’Klallam people, to early agricultural use and more recent development for radio broadcasting in World War II. Join us to peel back these layers of history and enjoy the scenic views of the Olympic Mountains and Strait of Juan de Fuca. This area is renowned for wildlife, so make sure to bring your binoculars!

Pre-registration required.
Approximately 90 minutes.
Approximately 1 mile total. Trails are a mix of gravel and grass paths over varying terrain with some slight inclines.
This tour is offered at 10am and 12:30pm.

Restore the 4! Presentation and Fundraiser
2025-03-30 15:00 - 18:00 | Port Angeles Library, 2210 S Peabody St, Port Angeles, WA, 98362, United States

Esther Webster Art Exhibit Opening Reception
2025-03-15 18:00 - 19:30 | North Olympic History Center, 933 W. 9th Stree, Port Agneles, WA, 98363, United States

KONP Homeshow Booth
2025-03-08 - 2025-03-09 | Port Angeles High School

Learning Our Landscape: Sxʷčkʷíyəŋ village at Washington Harbor
2025-02-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Library, 1070 Old Blyn Hwy, Sequim, WA, 98362, United States

An Introduction to the Archaeology of the Northwest Coast from the perspective of Western Washington with Gary Wessen, PhD.
2024-10-24 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-10-22 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-10-17 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-10-15 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-10-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-10-08 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-10-03 19:00 - 20:30 | 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.
Registration Link

October History Tales: Ediz Gigantus - History or Mystery?
2024-10-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Black Diamond Community Hall, 1942 Black Diamond Rd, Port Angeles, WA, 98363
Join Executive Director David Brownell for our final History Tales presentation of the year, as we explore historic accounts, artwork and more documenting the legendary sea serpent(s?) of the Salish Sea.

NOAA West End Maritime Heritage Symposium
2024-10-19 | WA

Learning Our Landscape: The Archaeology of the Sequim Prairie
2024-10-12 14:00 - 15:30 | Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Library, 1070 Old Blyn Hwy, Sequim, WA, 98362, United States
NOHC Executive Director David Brownell will discuss some of the archaeological sites of Sequim Prairie and its environs and what these sites tell us about cultural adaptations to climate change and traditional ecological knowledge.

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.
Registration Link

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
