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SUMMARY:Fourth of July Parade
DESCRIPTION:In a long-held island tradition\, Orcas Island Historical Museums will be represented in the annual 4th of July Parade. Come out to march with us in a procession celebrating island history from time immemorial to the present day. \nLine-Up Time: 10:30-11:00 AM \nLine-Up Location: School Road \nParade Start Time: 12:15 PM \n\n\n\nWear an outfit from your favorite historical period; we’ll have extra costumes and props. \n\n\n\nStay to celebrate on the Village Green or stop by the Museum to learn something new! \n2026 Theme: Among the Wildflowers \nPhoto: The Grand Marshals of the 4th of July parade in 1978 were members of the Willis family riding in a wagon owned by Jack Helsell and pulled by his team of Clydesdale horses. His daughter is the driver of the team. Seated next to her is John Willis. Riding in the wagon are Culver and Lucile Willis\, Jane Barfoot-Hodde\, and David and Mary Fox.
URL:https://orcasmuseums.org/event/fourth-of-july-parade/
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SUMMARY:Washington Museum Day
DESCRIPTION:Stay tuned for more exciting updates about Washington Museum Day on August 8th\, 2026.
URL:https://orcasmuseums.org/event/washington-museum-day/
LOCATION:Orcas Island Historical Museums\, 181 North Beach Rd\, Eastsound\, WA\, 98245\, United States
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SUMMARY:Family Tides Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:Family Tides Farm & Northwest Indian College Present\nFALL FESTIVAL 2026\nSunday\, September 20th\, 11am – 4pm\nFamily Tides Farm – 6389 Deer Harbor Road \nJoin the Orcas Island Historical Museums at Fall Fest\, where we will feature fun ways to get involved in preserving and fostering the diverse cultural legacies of Orcas Island. \nThe event is completely free to the public and includes music\, Lummi cultural exchange\, crafts for kids and adults\, free food (including salmon and paella)\, a pumpkin patch\, a hayride\, and more. Each year we strive to incorporate interactive booths that foster greater connection between the Orcas and Lummi communities. \nPhotos from orcasfallfest.com
URL:https://orcasmuseums.org/event/family-tides-fall-festival/
LOCATION:Family Tides Farm\, 6389 Deer Harbor Road\, Deer Harbor\, WA\, 98243
CATEGORIES:Community Partners
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SUMMARY:Cider Pressing with Kwiaht
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy fresh apple cider from heritage trees on the Village Green during our hands-on cider pressing on Saturday\, October 17th from 12:30-2:30pm. This free\, family-friendly event is a fun way to taste heritage history. NOTE: Bring your own bottle or jar for cider! \n\nSample heritage and unique seedling apples with Kwiaht botanist Madrona Murphy\nGet your mystery apples ID’ed by expert Lori Brakken (bring 6 sample apples and a leafy branch)\nLearn how Kwiaht is finding and sharing rare or “lost” apple cultivars in the islands\n\nCo-hosted by Kwiaht and the Orcas Island Historical Museums with support from the Orcas Island Community Foundation\, Girl Meets Dirt\, and Orcas Isle Cider.
URL:https://orcasmuseums.org/event/cider-pressing-with-kwiaht/
LOCATION:Orcas Island Historical Museums\, 181 North Beach Rd\, Eastsound\, WA\, 98245\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partners
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SUMMARY:Reading Club Launch: Cabin on the Island
DESCRIPTION:In 1950\, 29-year-old Marte Harter moved to Orcas Island and built a cabin out of scraps with her partner\, Tony Howard. Marte was a pioneer\, an artist\, and an avid writer; she wrote several manuscripts\, short stories\, and articles in her lifetime. Cabin on the Island\, published posthumously in 2022\, serves as a time capsule of Orcas Island in the 1950s although the stories contained are timeless. Throughout\, Marte captures what it feels like to “become an Islander\,” describing the subtle shifts and transformations that occur as she integrates into the Orcas community.  \nJoin the Museum for a guided reading through Marte Harter’s autobiographical book Cabin on the Island. We’ll pace the readings during four sessions\, diving deep by adding historical context as well as exploring Marte’s life and art outside of the book. Meetings are open to readers of all ages– old timers\, newcomers\, and everyone in between– who are curious to learn more.  \nReaders are welcome to pick up a free reading guide at the Museum front desk; discounted copies of Cabin on the Island will also be available for purchase ($10). Books and reading guides are available for pickup during Museum open hours of 11am-3pm\, Thursday-Sunday.  \nPlease come get your supplies between October 29th-November 8th to prepare for the first discussion\, which will be held on Wednesday\, November 11th from 4:30-6pm at the Orcas Library.
URL:https://orcasmuseums.org/event/reading-club-launch-cabin-on-the-island/
LOCATION:Orcas Island Historical Museums\, 181 North Beach Rd\, Eastsound\, WA\, 98245\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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SUMMARY:Session 1: Cabin on the Island
DESCRIPTION:The first meeting will be held on Wednesday\, November 11th from 4:30-6pm at the Orcas Library.  We will be discussing Chapters 1-8\, pgs. 1-66— feel free to come even if you haven’t read this section yet! \nJoin the Museum for a guided reading through Marte Harter’s autobiographical book Cabin on the Island. We’ll pace the readings during four sessions\, diving deep by adding historical context as well as exploring Marte’s life and art outside of the book. Meetings are open to readers of all ages– old timers\, newcomers\, and everyone in between– who are curious to learn more.  \nReaders are welcome to pick up a free reading guide at the Museum front desk; discounted copies of Cabin on the Island will also be available for purchase ($10). Books and reading guides are available for pickup during Museum open hours of 11am-3pm\, Thursday-Sunday.  \n 
URL:https://orcasmuseums.org/event/session-1-cabin-on-the-island/
LOCATION:Orcas Island Library\, 500 Rose Street\, Eastsound\, WA\, 98245\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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