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Donations to Orcas Island Historical Museums fund new and ongoing programs, help us to maintain and protect our 130+ year old historic buildings, supports research and exhibits, and contribute to the day-to-day operations of the Museums.
Please contact the office for information on how to donate physical items, including photographs.
The Orcas Island Historical Museum is a non-profit organization formed under the laws of the State of Washington, and is recognized by the IRS as having 501(c)(3) status. If you choose to process your Donation online, please print out your PayPal receipt to keep for your records.
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Michelle grew up in Whatcom County and has lived on Orcas Island since 2020. In the spring of 2022, she joined the Museums as a weekly docent. Within a year, Michelle decided to bite the bullet and become a full-time staff member. She now works as the Program Administrator, and is currently working on revitalizing the Oral History Project and designing new exhibits.
An Orcas resident since 2017, Debbie has family ties to what feels like half of Olga and beyond. She teases she knows more of her husband’s family history than he does. Debbie is our museum admin, but also bookkeeper for many island businesses, and treasurer to several non-profits beyond the park.
Nancy has lived on Orcas since 2020 coming here as an empty nester with her avid sailor husband. Nancy is New Mexico born, raised in Singapore and then has had many other stints up and down the West Coast. She has over 30 years in the non-profit industry always working in the areas of arts, culture, literature and heritage. She has a BA degree in Economics from Scripps College and a MA in Urban Planning from UCLA with an emphasis on the history of the built environment.