Poulsbo Historical Society Special Events are Free for All Ages!
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Become part of Poulsbo history and join our community wide events
to craft, learn, create, and play!
Event supplies may be limited, visit us early and often!
Scroll to see upcoming events for April, May, and June!
APRIL
Junior Curator Program
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Saturday, April 2 · 11AM
The Archives Center
What does a museum curator do? Let us show you the ropes and look behind the scenes of museum displays. Come explore the PHS Archives Center to look through our historic collections! Complete a curator worksheet for a fun prize!
1st Anniversary Celebration
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Friday, April 8 · 10AM – 4PM
The Heritage Museum
Cookies, Balloons, Stories, Tours and more! Let’s celebrate the PHS Heritage Museum’s first full year in the historic Nilsen-Sonju home downtown Poulsbo. Volunteer opportunities, family friendly events, and much more.
Easter Egg Painting
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Saturday, April 9 · 11AM
The Heritage Museum
Hop on into the Heritage Museum for an Egg-celent Easter Egg painting Take and Go craft. Share your decorated eggs with us online; PHS Facebook & Instagram.
PHS History Sticker Club
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Saturday, April 16 · 11AM
The Martinson Cabin
Pick up a Poulsbo Historical Society Museum Passport and join the Poulsbo History Sticker Club. The hours vary between museums, be sure to find a time that works for you! Collect stickers from ALL 4 PHS locations; Martinson Cabin, Heritage Museum, Maritime Museum, and the Archive & Research Center. The cabin museum will remain open until 4PM for tours.
“Home” Painting Workshop
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Saturday, April 23 · 11AM-2PM
The Heritage Museum
Paint your version of ‘home’ whether it be the place you live, a feeling you have, or those you spend time with. Paintings can become part of our museum gallery, which pays tribute to PHS Heritage Museum in the historic Nilsen-Sonju home on Front Street, built in 1908.
Sunshine and Rainbows
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Saturday, April 30 · 11AM
The Maritime Museum
The weather is getting warmer and that means it’s time for Sunshine and Rainbows! Pick up a fun Summer-themed Take and Go craft and let the sun shine in!
MAY
Mother’s Day Tea
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Saturday, May 7 · 11AM
Martinson Cabin
Spend quality time with your Mom, Grandma, Proxy Mom, or a wonderful neighbor on at Martinson Cabin for an old time Mother-Daughter Tea. Lovely costumes (hats & dresses) are a fun way to celebrate the past. We’ll furnish the dainties for tea. Please help us plan seats & treats, RSVP by May 5th; phone, email or Facebook.
Wood Flower Craft
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Saturday, May 14 · 11AM
The Heritage Museum
Spring has sprung and the May flowers are blooming! Help us celebrate this beautiful time of year with a fun Take and Go Wood Flower craft!
Viking Festival Games
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Saturday, May 21 · 11AM-1PM
The PHS Lawn
Poulsbo celebrates its Scandinavian roots in mid-May with community wide celebrations. Join in the fun on the PHS Campus Lawn where you can play Cornhole, Kubb (a bowling-esque Viking game), Sack Races, and other adventurous activities too!
Poulsbo’s Fishermen’s Memorial Dedication
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Saturday, May 21, 10:30AM
Maritime Museum Boatyard
Fishermen from Liberty Bay, a Suquamish fishing ground since time immemorial, will receive special recognition through “Poulsbo’s Fishermen’s Memorial.” Celebrate Poulsbo’s past, present, and future and help us immortalize a piece of Poulsbo’s history.
Button Tree Craft
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Saturday, May 28 · 11AM
The Heritage Museum
Washington is known as ‘The Evergreen State’. From the hardy coniferous Western Red Cedar to the vibrant deciduous Pacific Madrone, pick up a Take and Go Button Tree craft kit and create your own ‘one of a kind’ tree!
Summer Events at PHS!
Download a full list of free summer events at our four museum locations.
JUNE
Pride Observance and Rainbow Bracelets
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Saturday, June 4 · 11AM
The Heritage Museum
Time to celebrate diversity and inclusivity! Learn how you can support, and be a part of, the LGBTQIA+ community. Pick up a Pride Take and Go Rainbow Bracelet kit and commemorate the 52nd year of Pride Month.
Midsommer
Flower Craft
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Saturday, June 11 · 11AM
The Martinson Cabin
Celebrate the upcoming Scandinavian summer festival with us! We will have an exciting Midsommer display set up at the cabin, as well as a Take and Go Flower craft kit.
Juneteenth Observance and Stories
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Saturday, June 18 · 11AM
The Heritage Museum
We will honor the day that ALL people living in the United States, including the formerly enslaved, were officially granted freedom, on June 19, 1865. We will share the importance of Juneteenth through books, brochures and a Take and Go Juneteenth Flag craft.
Footprints Across Poulsbo
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Saturday, June 18, 10AM
Liberty Bay Waterfront Park
Meet PHS at the waterfront pavilion and begin a journey into the past. Storytellers will line the 2.2-mile route through town. Walk along and watch Poulsbo’s history come to life. Thanks to our partners: Kitsap Moves, the Kitsap Sun, and the Jewel Box Theater.
Self-Guided Nautical Adventure and Craft
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Saturday, June 25 · 11AM
The Maritime Museum
Learn about Poulsbo’s rich nautical history through our interactive collections! Pick up an Adventure Card and write down your discoveries! Turn in completed cards for a fun prize and a Take and Go Nautical craft kit.
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∗ Due to weather and/or revised Covid guidelines, events are subject to change.
∗ Join in the PHS fun! Event supplies may be limited, visit us early and often!