ORCAS ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

EASTSOUND, WA

San Juan Island National Historic Park - Pickett's Redoubt Shoreline
San Juan Island National Historic Park - Pickett's Redoubt Shoreline Credit: ScottElliottSmithson

The Orcas Island Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Eastsound, Washington. The society's mission is to collect, preserve, and share the history of Orcas Island and the surrounding San Juan Islands. The organization was founded in 1961 and has since been dedicated to preserving and promoting the island's rich history and heritage.

The society operates several museums and historic sites, including the Orcas Island Historical Museum, which features exhibits on the island's Native American history, early settlers, and industries such as logging and fishing. The Crow Valley School Museum is a restored one-room schoolhouse that offers a glimpse into the island's education system from the late 1800s to the mid-20th century.

Additionally, the society maintains a research library with a collection of books, photographs, and other historical documents related to Orcas Island. The library is open to the public and provides a valuable resource for researchers, historians, and anyone interested in the island's past.

The Orcas Island Historical Society also hosts various events and programs throughout the year, including lectures, walking tours, and special exhibits. These events are designed to educate and engage the community in the island's history and heritage.

Overall, the Orcas Island Historical Society is an essential organization for preserving and sharing the history of Orcas Island and its people. The society's efforts ensure that the island's past is not forgotten and that future generations can appreciate and learn from it.

ORCAS ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in EASTSOUND WA. US MID #8405300665

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 108,371 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Contact ORCAS ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

ORCAS ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 134
EASTSOUND
WA
98245-0134

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ORCAS ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8405300665
Name ORCAS ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 916054959
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 108,371
REVENUE 108,371
LAT/LONG 48.679985, -122.92947
CODES FIPS State Code: 53
FIPS County Code: 055
US Census Tract: 960100
US Census Block: 2021