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 July, August, and September!
Summer Events at PHS!
Download a full list of free summer events at our four museum locations.
JULY
Patriotic Scavenger Hunt
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Saturday, July 2 · 11AM
The Maritime Museum
Celebrate our nation’s birthday with a fun, self-guided scavenger hunt! Pick up your official PHS scavenger hunt card, complete the adventure, and turn your card in for a fun prize!
Junior Curator Program
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Saturday, July 9 · 11AM
The Heritage Museum
You can be a Museum Curator! Come learn how to plan for, create, and engage the community in interesting and exciting museum exhibits! Participants will learn basic collections care methods, ethnographic research, and even help put together a small collective exhibit!
History Rocks!
A Rock Painting Party
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Saturday, July 16 · 11AM-1PM
The Maritime Museum Boatyard
Celebrate National Rock Day and paint some rocks with us! Take your creations home to display in your gardens, give your colorful stone to a friend, and share a picture of your painted ‘History Rocks’ with us online: PHS Facebook & Instagram.
PHS Dinner Auction
We hope you can join us!
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Saturday, July 16
PHS at the Clearwater Casino
Treat yourself to a delicious codfish dinner and support the work of the Poulsbo Historical Society through your purchases and donations at the silent and live auctions. This is the Historical Society’s major fundraising event of the year. Generous, history-loving, paddle raising guests are always welcome! Mark your calendars and purchase tickets for the 11th Annual Poulsbo Historical Society Dinner Auction!
Making a New Life
in a New Land
Stories of Grit and Determination
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Saturday, July 23 · 11AM
The Martinson Cabin
Come learn about immigration and the Martinson family. Explore concepts of nationality and identity through hands-on exhibits and activities. Enjoy a “Memory Trunk” Take and Go craft. The cabin museum will remain open until 4PM for tours.
Poulsbo History Trivia
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CANCELLED DUE TO HEAT
Thursday, July 28
Enjoy a fun historical program, tour the Heritage Museum, enjoy summer treats, and get an update about the Historical Society’s project to purchase and preserve the historic Nilsen-Sonju House.
CANCELLED DUE TO HEAT. Please join us on August 11 for our next program.
Salty Scavenger Hunt
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Saturday, July 30 · 11AM
The Maritime Museum
Weave your way around our exhibits and learn the difference between a schooner and a ferry. Test your maritime knowledge and look for clues that will help you answer the Salty Scavenger Hunt questions. Complete a packet and win a prize!
AUGUST
Coast Guard Day
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Saturday, Aug. 6 · 11AM-3PM
The Maritime Museum Boatyard
Honor the courageous work from members of the United States Coast Guard. Learn about current missions and the historical beginnings of the US Life Saving Service. There will be activities for kids, a meet and greet with Coast Guard members, and Coast Guard Memorabilia on display.
Music Trivia with a ’40s Flare
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Thursday, August 11
Enjoy a fun historical program, tour the Heritage Museum, enjoy summer treats, and get an update about the Historical Society’s project to purchase and preserve the historic Nilsen-Sonju House.
Reflections on the Pandemic
Through an Art Lens
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Sat., Aug. 13 · 11AM-3PM
The PHS Lawn
August 9th is International Art Appreciation Day. To celebrate, we will have self-serve easels and painting supplies set up on our PHS Lawn! “Reflections on the Pandemic” painting event is for all ages and skill levels. Take home your artwork or donate it to the PHS museums as part of our future exhibit collection.
Liberty Bay Festival Preview
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Saturday, Aug. 20 · 11AM
The Maritime Museum
Get ready for our upcoming 2nd Annual Liberty Bay Festival! Stock up on event brochures,
sign up for boat tours, purchase Poulsbo Boat memorabilia, and take a tour of our amazing
Maritime Museum to learn more about the history of Liberty Bay!
Liberty Bay Festival
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Friday-Sunday
Aug. 26-28
A weekend long celebration of boats and boating in Poulsbo, Washington. At the Liberty Bay Festival and Poulsbo Boat Rendezvous you can ride in boats, tour inside boats, watch and participate in the boat parade, join in a swap meet and enjoy social gatherings at the local pubs.
More details coming soon!
SEPTEMBER
Back to School Bookmarks
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Saturday, Sept. 3 · 11AM
The Heritage Museum
Hooray for school starting again! In the Heritage Museum exhibit ‘School Ways’ you will learn about Poulsbo’s historical schools, teachers, and classes. Share something about your favorite school memory and pick up a Take and Go Bookmark craft.
The Legacy of Grandparents
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Saturday, Sept. 10 · 11AM
The Martinson Cabin
In honor of National Grandparents Day, we will be recognizing Martha and Michael Martinson. Learn about their immigration from Norway in the 1880’s and how they established a new life in the United States! Bring in ‘your’ grandparents or share a story of them and participate in a ‘grandparents’ activity. The cabin museum will remain open until 4PM for tours.
Betty Crocker Baking Challenge
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Saturday, Sept. 17 · 11AM
The Maritime Museum
Join us for our Betty Crocker Baking Challenge! Visit www.bettycrocker.com and choose a recipe to bake! Post your photos to PHS Facebook and Instagram then pick up an info packet on Adelaide Hawley Cumming, the original BC. Pay your respects at her grave site in the Poulsbo City cemetery! Baking challenge concludes on Saturday, Sept 24.
Vintage Love
a Historic Look at Romance
in our Collections
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Saturday, Sept. 24 · 11AM
The Martinson Cabin
In honor of National Love People Day, we are looking at stories and artifacts from our
collections that focus on “Love”! Learn about early love in Poulsbo and reflect on the people in your life who are the most special to you. Bring home a Take and Go Heart Card craft. The cabin museum will remain open until 4PM for tours.
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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!