Embracing Our Culture and Heritage
Although the entire Pacific Northwest region is a treat to visit or call home, there is no place quite like Whidbey or Camano Islands. These tightknit communities are fused with creativity and forged of a collaborative spirit. Gorgeous natural scenery spurs outdoor exploration and creates ridiculously picturesque backdrops to charming seaside towns. Although the unshakeable rural character of Whidbey and Camano can make them seem impervious to the passage of time, their histories are long and storied. Human presence on these islands stretch back to time immemorial, and the vibrant society of today has not arrived without dreadful chapters before it. Learn about the triumphs and tragedies that have shaped the culture of these beloved Salish Sea islands as we know them today, by seeking out a deeper experience with a visit to one of these many fascinating sites or learning more about the captivating topics listed here.
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Jacob and Sarah Ebey House
Built in 1856, this home and blockhouse represents the early history of Whidbey Island and is under the care of the National Park Service.
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Langley Whale Center
The Langley Whale Center offers a thoughtful look at these creatures who are our ocean-going neighbors.
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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.
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NASWI & Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum
NAS Whidbey Island began in 1941, and the Naval Air Museum details the history of the men, women, and aircraft that have served there.
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Performing Artists
Whidbey and Camano Islands are filled with performing artists you can enjoy while visiting here.
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Preserving Our Stories
Why preserve the past? Because it helps us tell the stories of who we are today.
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Roller Barn
Built in 1912 and once the largest barn on the West Coast, this building has since 1950 been primarily a roller skating rink, hence its name.
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South Whidbey Historical Museum
The South Whidbey Historical Museum gives visitors a view into what it was like living in the area in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Stanwood Area Historical Museum
The museum and related buildings offer a look back at the lives of people living here in the late 1800s and early 1900s.