Explorers: Early explorers sought the elusive Northwest Passage.
Agriculture: Farming was crucial to the Island economy until the 1940's.
On the Water: Water transport pivotal to Island history.
Dockton: A busy center for ship building and repair.
Norman Edson: His distinctive photos documented Vashon life from 1921 until 1968.
Betty MacDonald: Author of the popular Egg and I and other books lived on Vashon Island.
The Heritage Museum is open on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 1:00-4:00 pm.
OLIVER SCOTT VAN OLINDA EXHIBIT
Born Dec 25, 1865 Oliver arrived on Vashon-Maury Islands in his mid twenties. His keen observation in photography has become a window to the history unfolded on the islands. From a generous grant from King County 4Culture and the assistance from The University of Washington, we are pleased to exhibit Island Home The Photographs of Oliver S. Van Olinda. Through September 19, 2010
Van Olinda a Century Later: Insights From the Curator
A slide presentation by Ray Pfortner on Thursday August 26, 2010 at 7:00 pm at the Land Trust Building, 10014 SW Bank Road, Vashon. Free program.
Then and Now: A Photography Workshop with Ray Pfortner
9:00 to 4:00 Saturday and Sunday August 28 & 29, 2010. Meet at the Heritage Museum (10105 SW Bank Road). Registration is $140 per person, $120 for Heritage Association members. For registration form and additional information, please click here.
Questions about registration? Email admin@vashonheritage.org or call Barbara Steen at 206.463.9355. Questions about the workshop? Contact Ray Pfortner at pfortner@centurytel.net or 206.463.3043.
