Whatcom County Historical Society

Whatcom County Historical Society The business and purpose of the Whatcom County Historical Society (WCHS) is to bring together people

The mission and purpose of this (WCHS) Society is to bring together people interested in history, especially in the history of Whatcom County, Washington. This purpose is carried out by various means, which include: disseminating historical information and arousing interest in the past by holding meetings with addresses, lectures, papers, and discussion; marking historic buildings, sites, and trai

ls; publishing historical material; establishing temporary and permanent displays which help to illustrate and interpret the exploration, settlement, and development of the region; and using all available forms of media to increase public awareness.

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🛥️⚓ From transporting workers to the Alaska Packers Association cannery to now offering public tours of Drayton Harbor - the Plover Ferry has had quite the life giving scenic thrills to people in Blaine, WA!

Built in 1944 but beautifully restored, this 17-passenger ferry is operating every Friday-Sunday now until September 6. Get ready to experience a truly unique way to take in the sights on a 30-40 minute adventure.

Tickets are available online: https://blainebythesea.com/plover-passenger-ferry/

Follow Blaine By The Sea and learn more about Whatcom County history here ➡️ https://www.bellingham.org/history

08/06/2026

Reminder- next week! Thursday, August 13 at 7pm

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04/30/2026

Whatcom Museum features the "Vintage Vaudevillians" collection of over 750 photos by James Warwick, the stage manager of Bellingham's downtown theaters. He started at Lighthouse Theater in 1897 and later became a film projectionist at the American Theater – reflecting the cultural shift from vaudeville to motion pictures, as Kolby LaBree of the Good Time Girls explains. Link in comments.

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Bellingham, WA
98225

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