Friday, Nov. 28 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Historical Museum
— by Carol Kulminski for the Orcas Historical Museum —
This Friday, the Historical Museum in the village will be giving cookies, hot chocolate and hot cider during the Artwalk between 2 and 5 p.m. Visit the museum on North Beach Road by the Village Green for unique historical art and photos and enjoy free refreshments.
Starting December 1st, the museum is giving away free passes for anyone who votes for its Christmas tree in the lobby of the Rosario Mansion. Please go to Rosario and see this beautiful tree!
Vote for the Historical Society Christmas Tree at the Rosario Mansion and then visit the Museum for free
There are many projects and on-going stewardship of the Historical Museum and many opportunities to become involved. If you have never been to the museum, here is the chance to go free and see for yourself all the amazing exhibits that show the preservation of Orcas history.
There is currently a Membership Drive called BOGO: Be One (be a member), Get One (encourage others to become a member). You will receive a free gift for every person you bring in and they become a paid member. With a paid membership, the museum gives you:
- Free Museum and Crow Valley School admission
- Free reciprocal admission to the Lopez and San Juan Historical Museums
- Invitation to board meetings, museum events, special openings, and annual meeting
- 10% discount in the Museum store
Your local Historical Museum has so much to offer! Call 376-4849, email info@orcasmuseum.org, visit the website at orcasmuseums.org or stop by at 181 North Beach Road and ask how you can give back to the museum that gives you so much.
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