CS Willis, island pioneer, wearing his gun and knife belt.
Friday, Feb. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Orcas Center
“A Taste of Orcas History” exhibit, hosted by the Orcas Island Historical Society, will feature selections of historic photos, documents, stories and objects from the museum archives, as well as a collection of photos from days gone by which have been carefully restored by Peter Fisher.
Included in the collection will be photos and stories on the logging and fishing industries, the island’s first schools, early merchants, Native American residents, the Moran family, and profiles of early Orcas Island homesteaders.
The Orcas Island Historical Society will be hosting the opening of their month-long exhibit “A Taste of Orcas History” on Friday February 3rd from 5 to 7pm at the Orcas Center.
All are welcome to attend the opening reception. Finger food, wine and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
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