Poulsbo Historical Society & Museums

09/27/2026

🍂 Fall is officially here — and so are our new Fall Postcards!
Swing by the Poulsbo Maritime Museum to pick up the latest designs celebrating crisp mornings, and cozy colors.

09/23/2026

🎃 Looking for Halloween family fun on October 31st?
Join us for the Pouls‑Boo Fundraiser at the Poulsbo Heritage Museum!
We’ll have games on the lawn, a cake walk, a costume contest, and plenty more spooky‑sweet activities.

⏰ 12–4 PM — perfectly timed before downtown trick‑or‑treating.

Every dollar helps keep our museums from becoming a real ghost town.

https://poulsbohistory.org/pouls-boo-fundraiser/

09/22/2026

🎃 Volunteers Needed for Pouls-Boo Fundraiser! 👻

The Poulsbo Historical Society is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make our Pouls-Boo Mini Carnival Fundraiser a success!

📅 October 31st
⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Heritage Museum Lawn

Help us raise funds to keep our museums from becoming a ghost town! This family-friendly event will feature:

🎯 Fun games
📸 Photo booth
🍿 Popcorn
🎨 Arts & crafts
👻 And plenty of Halloween fun!

All proceeds will go toward supporting and preserving our local museums, helping to keep Poulsbo’s history alive for future generations.

Interested in volunteering? We'd love to have you join us!

📧 Email Anastasia at [email protected]

Please share with friends and family who may be interested in giving back to the community. Thank you for supporting the Poulsbo Historical Society! 🧡🏛️👻

https://poulsbohistory.org/pouls-boo-fundraiser/

09/20/2026

🖤 Item of the Week: Orca Baseball Hat!
Celebrate our favorite Pacific Northwest icon with a hat that’s equal parts cozy and bold. Perfect for fall walks, ferry rides, and anyone who can’t resist an orca sighting.

Grab yours before they swim off.

Poulsbo Maritime Museum
19010 Front St.
Poulsbo, WA, 98370

09/16/2026

👻 Ghosts in the Graveyard
🗓 Saturday, October 24 • 1–3 PM
📍 Vinland Graveyard

The veil thins at Vinland… and the spirits are ready to speak.

Wander among the headstones as the “ghosts” of Vinland rise from the past—played by locals who remain in character as long‑gone residents. They’ll share tales from long ago, full of history, mystery, and just the right amount of spooky fun for kids and families.

It’s a magical afternoon where the past comes to life.
Come join the adventure!

https://poulsbohistory.org/events/ #

CHAT programs are conducted by Judy Driscoll or Jessica Wall to highlight artifacts for volunteer greeters and other history lovers.  See below for program dates & times.

09/13/2026

Item of the Week: “The Spirit of Poulsbo” — a local‑favorite history book that brings Poulsbo’s past to life.

This beautifully written volume explores how Poulsbo was founded, why we say “Pauls‑bo” even though it’s spelled Poulsbo, and the stories of the families who helped shape the town. You may even spot your own relatives among the early settlers featured in its pages.

Available in both hardcover and a limited red leather‑bound edition, it’s a perfect read for long‑time residents, newcomers, and anyone who loves learning about our community’s roots.

Swing by the Poulsbo Maritime Museum to pick up your copy today:
19010 Front St NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370

09/11/2026

09/08/2026

The Liberty Bay Festival is setting sail toward 2027, and we’re searching for a fresh visual identity. Artists are invited to enter our official Logo & Graphic Art Contest.
Your design could become the face of next year’s festival.
Full contest details and submission info are available at the link below.

https://poulsbohistory.org/call-for-artists/

09/06/2026

📘 Item of the Week: Kids Museum Activity Books!
Our Kids Museum Activity Books are packed with fun — interactive stickers, pop‑ups, and hands‑on maritime learning that little explorers love. They’re a great way to keep curious minds engaged while celebrating history.

Find them at the Poulsbo Maritime Museum & Store
📍 19010 Front St NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370

Stop by and pick up a book that makes learning an adventure.