Sumas Historical Society and Museum

08/30/2026

This is the train that used to stop in Sumas on its journey between Bellingham and Glacier in the early 1900s. The station in the background is actually next to the Sumas Railway Station.
What do you think? Would you like to see a passenger car in Sumas again? :)

08/26/2026

Check out Sumas in the news! These articles over time give you a little glimpse into everyday life over time here in Sumas. :)

08/09/2026

Do you enjoy research? Then help us find this family! :)
Elaina Gardener, a Nooksack Valley resident, has been so kind as to rescue a hand typed family tree written by Mary Skjarstad that was buried inside an old encyclopedia. She found the item in a box of secondhand books she purchased.
She is looking for the descendants of Anfin A. Dahl and/or Mary Dahl Skjarstad. Both are buried in Bayview Cemetery in Bellingham.
If you know of any descendants of this family then please comment below so we can reunite them with their family history!
We'd also like to send a big thank you to Elaina and all the other wonderful people who go out of their way to save history in all it's forms. It's quite an unrecognized yet heroic act :)
Thank you!

08/01/2026

This photo is of a summertime 1948 Vacation Bible School in Nooksack. Many of the students attended were Sumas residents! These students would have been born between 1936 and 1944 respectively making these children the Silent Generation. They are considered the smallest generation of the 20th century as birth rates plummeted during the financial crisis.
This term was coined by Time Magazine for the generation of children born during the Great Depression and World War II. They were known to be more cautious, hard working and typically more conformist after their experiences. They are children of the Greatest Generation and parents of the Baby Boomer generation.

07/14/2026

Good morning everyone!
We'd like to show you this image, archived by Washington Rural Heritage, taken in 1891 in Sumas. There has been some debate over whether this is actually located in Sumas or whether this was taken in Everson or somewhere in between despite the photos listing "Sumas City" as the location. Sumas was originally called Sumas City in 1891.
We have used technology to color and clarify the images in the photo and there is some wonderful new detail but please keep in mind technology is not perfect.
The landscape of 1891 vs. now is incredibly different and these types of bridges were everywhere at the time over waterways that may no longer exist now. Even larger bridges that do still exist have been torn down and rebuilt several times. What do you think? Is this in Sumas? Based on the details of the photo, can you pinpoint where you think it may have been taken?

07/11/2026

Postcard Mystery! Can you help us solve it?
This postcard was mailed in April 1910 to a Mr. Chet Brink in Hamilton WA by someone named Myra living here in Sumas. Do you know who either of these people are? Do you have any information about this postcard story? We can read the handwriting but can you?
Get your mental exercise in today and help us solve this postcard mystery :)

07/03/2026

This photo of a Sumas 4th of July barbecue was submitted by a local resident and volunteer, Mike Hubby. This was at his family home on 204 Noble Street. The house is no longer there but the memories always are :)

07/02/2026

Awwww, isn't that sweet? Yes, yes we are. 🙂😂

06/23/2026

Making history everyday! This post was just shared by the Sumas Chamber announcing our very own volunteer Carl D. Crouse, Author the first Grand Marshal of Sumas Community Days. Congratulations Carl! :)

06/21/2026

The Sumas Historical Society and Museum extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Nooksack Mayor Kevin Hester. We honor his lifelong dedication to public service and the profound impact he had on our neighboring communities. In this time of loss, we stand with all of our community in remembrance and support.❤️

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