Explore objects from the North Olympic History Center’s collection that showcase the rich history and diverse traditions that have shaped the region’s outdoor activities. Highlights include:

• Tribal Recreation: Discover the outdoor traditions passed down through generations, shaping a deep connection to land and sea.
• Hunting & Fishing: Learn how these practices sustained local communities, beckoned sportspeople and fostered environmental awareness.
• Mountain Sports: From the peaks to the forests, explore how hiking, skiing, and other activities have drawn adventurers to the Peninsula.
• Toys & Games: See classic toys, from checkers to croquet, that were favorites among children and families.
• Hot Springs & Resorts: Learn the history of natural springs and traveler resorts that were used for healing and relaxation.

Exhibition Reception

Friday, June 20, 6:30-8:00pm
Join us for a free public reception celebrating the exhibition.

7:00pm History Tales presentation
“Early Photos of Familiar Place – Digitizing the McClinton Family Photo Collection” with Larry Lang

This presentation explores the photos of Ray and Roy McClinton, fraternal twins and amateur photographers who started taking photographs as teens in the 1890s, working with tripod-mounted cameras and glass-plate negatives. They captured some of the earliest known images of Marymere and Sol Duc falls, Fairholme and lakes Crescent and Sutherland.

Several prints from the McClinton Family Photo Collection are on view in the exhibition.