Please consider a Year End Donation

Framed sepia photograph of several people in a canoe on calm water under a cloudy sky

 




 
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Holidays are sentimental times. Memories from the past surface. Nostalgia overtakes us. But here at the Kitsap History Museum, remembering special people and times is what we do all year.
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Edward and his brother Asahel, also a photographer, grew up in Gorst. You can read their unique story in Kitsap County: A History, an expansive history of our county published by the Kitsap History Museum. This wonderful history book, packed with engaging stories, is on sale through December for just $19.99. This would make a perfect holiday gift. Call or stop by the museum to purchase a copy.

A few days ago, after a conversation about an especial treasure in our archive, our curator surfaced with gloved hands to show us that artifact — a beautiful, framed gold-tone photo taken by renowned photographer Edward Curtis. Dated 1913 and titled Homeward, the photo depicts a dugout canoe with five people returning in the fading late afternoon light. As we looked at the evocative photo, we were moved not just by the quiet beauty of the scene, but by knowing this wonderful photo is in our collection.

Our exhibits, our archives, our programs are filled with stories that enrich and interpret the Kitsap we know today, and the Kitsap of yesterday. Collecting and sharing these stories is our passion and our mission.

In order to do this work, we depend on financial support from friends like you. 40% of our income comes from individual donors. We ask that you consider the Kitsap History Museum in your year-end giving. You may mail a check or call the museum to donate by phone. Thank you.

We look forward to seeing you at the museum and we send our best wishes for a wonderful, nostalgic, holiday season to you and yours.

With warm regards,

Jeff Coughlin

Vice President

Acting Director

Your support is vital in fulfilling our mission to preserve and share the unique history of Kitsap County!
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