— from Sandy Strehlou —

History Lives Here

National Historic Preservation Month May 2018

Day

Event

All Month

From the Collection: Photos of Eastsound. 11am-4pm Tuesday through Saturday, Sunday noon-3pm.

All Month

Farmers Market @ Historic Brickworks. 10am-1pm, Saturdays, food, art and farm booths.

All Month

Local History Installation, SJI Library entry display case.

4

TFH Proclamation: Noon, TFH Council Chambers.

5

San Juan Museum Open House & BYO Picnic. 11am-2pm Saturday, May 5th.

7

History Talk: But What About the Pig? 7pm, Monday, May 7th, SJI Library.

9

The Salish Sea and North America in 1418. 7:30pm, Wednesday, May 9th, SJI Library.

11

Coast Salish Song and Dance. Friday, May 11, 2018, 5:30pm, SJI Library.

12

San Juan Museum Open House & BYO Picnic. 11am-2pm Saturday, May 5th, Orcas Island.

12

Friday Harbor Laboratories Open House. 11am-4pm, Saturday, May 12th.

19

Shindig Dinner & Auction @ Orcas Historical Museum. Saturday, May 19th, 3pm. $45 members. $50 non-members, Orcas Island

23

Workshop: Genealogy and Local History-Research Soulmates 7pm, Wednesday, May 23rd, SJI Library

25

Marjorie Walker Installation Ribbon-Cutting. New exhibit detailing the life and art of islander Marjorie Walker. 4pm, Sunshine Alley Breezeway. Friday, May 25, 2018.

26

Historical Hike Young Hill/English Camp. 1pm, Saturday, May 26. Meet at English Camp parking lot.

27

Historical Hike Belle Vue Sheep Farm. 1pm, Sunday, May 27, Meet at American Camp Visitor Center parking lot.

28

Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony. 10am, Monday, May 28th, lower Spring Street.

31

Workshop: Using Your Laptop, Smartphone & Evernote to Simplify Local History Research. Thursday, May 31, 2pm, SJI Library Community Meeting Room. Registration required.

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