Index Historical Society

09/28/2026

The Moss is back! New themes, new location, same rad vibes. Once a month, we’ll gather at the Index School to share stories and build connections. We’ll have tea available for sipping. Donations are accepted and folks are encouraged to bring their own mugs!

02/17/2026

Another successful gathering of The Moss for informal community storytelling! ...at the Bush House Inn.

02/15/2026

Return of The Moss! join us Monday night (2/16) for an evening of critter tales at the Bush House Inn, 6:30pm. Hope to see you there!

10/21/2025

The Moss is back! Join us next Wednesday, October 29th, for an evening of living history expressed though storytelling. Our first theme is “Rock On”, 6:30pm at the Bush House Inn

08/01/2025

The annual Index Arts Festival is this Saturday 8/2/25! Come out to Index, WA and support our community of amazing artists and small businesses. Vendor booths will be set up around Doolittle Park, and there will be live music throughout the day.
Don't forget to visit the incredible Index Historical Society's Pickett Museum and check in on trail progress with the Friends of Heybrook Ridge. See you there!

04/20/2025

The next gathering of the Index Historical Society is this week at the Bush House Inn. We are excited to see everyone on Wednesday, April 23 at 6:30pm for another gathering of stories and sharing. Bring a friend! Kid friendly!

Join the Index Historical Society for an evening of storytelling! Community members will have the opportunity to sign-up to tell a non-fiction personal story related to the theme of the evening. Storytellers are asked to keep stories to a 5 minute maximum. Please keep language/content family friendly. Afterwards, folks are encouraged to gather downstairs to socialize, where libations will be available for purchase.

March 19th
Theme- Water

April 23rd
Theme-Treasure

May 21st
Theme- Surprise

6:30pm-8:00pm at the Bush House
All are welcome! Please email Maria with questions at [email protected]

03/10/2025

Join the Index Historical Society for an evening of storytelling! Community members will have the opportunity to sign-up to tell a non-fiction personal story related to the theme of the evening. Storytellers are asked to keep stories to a 5 minute maximum. Please keep language/content family friendly. Afterwards, folks are encouraged to gather downstairs to socialize, where libations will be available for purchase.

March 19th
Theme- Water

April 23rd
Theme-Treasure

May 21st
Theme- Surprise

6:30pm-8:00pm at the Bush House
All are welcome! Please email Maria with questions at [email protected]

07/14/2024

03/23/2024

We enjoyed hosting a wonderful tour group at the Pickett Museum today, and look forward to seeing you all for the start of our season on Memorial Day weekend!

03/09/2024

Just 2 weeks until the Ghost Towns & Mines of WA - Presentation at the Bush House Inn! FRIDAY 3/22/24 at 7pm. Free entry, with donations gladly accepted for the volunteer-run Index Historical Society, to help cover operational costs for the upcoming season (suggested $5pp/$10per family).

The Index Historical Society has graciously offered to open the Pickett Museum for a special pre-season tour the next morning; join the tour on SATURDAY 3/23/24 from 10am-11:30am.

Bush House Inn | 308 5th Street Index, WA 98256
www.BushHouseInn.com
425-298-7642
Ghost Towns and Mines of Washington