Why preserve the past? Because it helps us tell the stories of who we are today.
A Culture of Natural Preservation
Many of the area’s forests and beaches were saved from development by community groups and activists.
Island County Historical Museum
The Island County Historical Museum explores history from the area’s Indigenous People to life in the mid-20th century.
Langley Whale Center
The Langley Whale Center offers a thoughtful look at these creatures who are our ocean-going neighbors.
Classic Cinema Experiences
Opened in 1937, the Clyde is a classic small-town movie theatre, while the Blue Fox Drive-In is a throwback experience dating back to 1957.
Arts Education
Art here is not a passive experience. There are art schools with classes year-round and pop-up workshops offered by galleries.
Bailey’s Corner Store
Built around 1909, the store was originally a schoolhouse. In 1939, it became the area’s general store and remains so today.
Coupeville Wharf
The historic Coupeville Wharf is the last of many wharves in Penn Cove. It offers shopping, a cafe, and a great view of the cove.
Maritime History
The region’s maritime history stretches from when the waterways were the highways to today’s ships that move people, cars, and commerce.
Admiralty Head Lighthouse
Built in 1903, the Admiralty Head Lighthouse is the second of two lighthouses built in the area and was operated for only about 20 years.