The
Poulsbo Historical Society’s mission is collecting, recording, preserving and
exhibiting the history, heritage and culture of Poulsbo and the surrounding
communities.
A SHORT HISTORY
The Poulsbo Historical Society was originally incorporated under the name Poulsbo Historical Museum on February 26, 1991. The name changed in 1995. The incorporators were Rangvald Kvelstad, Mabel Raab, Muriel Williams, Sharon Lofgren, Jeff Tolman and Vince Prouty.
We maintain a research library @ 19462 Powder Hill Road in Poulsbo. The library is open by appointment. Please call in advance to make arrangements.
Our collection consists of over 1,000 photos, taped oral histories, paper items (books, annuals, maps, calendars, newspapers, etc.) and artifacts (in storage).
We opened the Martinson Cabin Museum in September 2006.
PHS will present local history at special events throughout the year.
MEMBERS
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PHS
Members listen to Jerry Effendahl talk about Poulsbo and its government during
the mid-1970s. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at
9:30AM at the Poulsbo Sons of Norway. |
The Poulsbo Historical Society is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization supported by memberships, grants, contributions, entrance fees, research and photo reproduction fees, gift sales, public programs and special events. We rely on membership support to mount our exhibits, support a variety of educational programs including the student volunteers, downtown walking tours, the Martinson Cabin and lecture series, preserve our artifacts and collections, and meet our operational needs. If you like what we're doing, you can support the Poulsbo Historical Society by joining as a member, making a donation or both. Simply dowload and print out the online form (.pdf format), fill in your information and mail the completed form and your payment to the: Poulsbo Historical Society, PO Box 844, Poulsbo, WA 98370.
The General Membership meetings are held on the second Tuesday each month at the Sons of Norway Lodge in Historic Downtown Poulsbo on the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30AM. The Board meets regularly each month, and at other times as necessary. Members elect Officers & Directors at our Annual Meeting in November.
PHS HAS OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU
VOLUNTEERS
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Volunteers are the lifeblood of
every community non-profit organization. They get things
done. |
PHS relies on volunteers for most of its efforts. Volunteers work in our office, work on exhibits, work on committees such as membership and fund raising, help develop programs, prepare newsletters, manage our collection, respond to requests for information, perform clerical and accounting duties, conduct walking tours, act as docents at the Martinson Cabin and research and preserve Poulsbo area history. Our volunteers perform many vital tasks.
Newsletter Text Writer
Write text for quarterly newsletter, Time and Tide. Solicit information from various committees and work groups. Select articles for newsletter and integrate photos into newsletter articles.
Cabin Docent
Greet, interact and assist visitors at the Martinson Cabin. Requires a warm, professional public presence, customer service orientation and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively. No experience necessary. Training provided. Shifts are Fridays 1:00pm-4:00pm & Saturdays 10am to 4pm. For additional information about becoming a docent please call Gordon Stenman at 360-779-3738.
Oral Histories
Conduct recorded interviews with local people.
To volunteer, call us at 360-440-7354
or Email
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our Board consists of a rich diversity of business people with various talents including accounting, finance, law, insurance, management, merchandizing and sales. Many of the Board members are descendants of pioneer families.
BOARD MEMBERS:
| President - Donna Jean Bruce |
Vice President - Herb Myers |
| Secretary - Sherry White |
Treasurer - |
| City Council Liaison - Dale Rudolph |
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Other-
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| Brian Edgren |
Jim Shields |
| Jeff Uberagua |
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Make a Donation
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PIC
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Donations keep the lights on and
doors open. Membership dues alone cannot fully support
operations. |
PHS accepts financial donations and artifacts.
Making a financial contribution to the Poulsbo Historical Society's Annual Fund is easy. Simply follow the instructions at the bottom of the page.
Artifacts are accepted for addition to our collection in accordance to our written acceptance policies.
ANNUAL FUND
The Annual Fund augments yearly revenue from other existing sources such as membership dues, admission donations, programs such as downtown walking tours and special fundraising events. Unrestricted donations to the Annual Fund for general operating costs are essential to keeping the Martinson Cabin’s lights on and the doors open to the public. These funds cover the costs that grants are often unwilling to cover, and allow us to offer many public programs at little or no cost to the public.
HOW TO DONATE
To contribute to the Annual Fund, download the online form (.pdf format), print it and fill in your information. Mail the completed form and your payment to the:
Poulsbo Historical Society
PO Box 844
Poulsbo, WA 98370
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