The Poulsbo Historical Society’s mission is collecting, recording, preserving and exhibiting the history, heritage and culture of Poulsbo and the surrounding communities.

A SHORT HISTORY

The Poulsbo Historical Society was originally incorporated under the name North Kitsap Historical Society on February 26, 1991.  The name changed in 1995. The incorporators were Rangvald Kvelstad, Mabel Raab, Muriel Williams, Sharon Lofgren, Jeff Tolman and Vince Prouty.

We maintain a research library and museum at 200 NE Moe St. in Poulsbo (Poulsbo City Hall).  Easy access via the elevator to floor 2 from the parking garage on Bjermeland St. or through the Poulsbo Historical Society entrance on Third Street.  Our hours are Wed. – Sat. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m

Our collection consists of over 1,000 photos, taped oral histories, paper items (books, annuals, maps, calendars, newspapers) and artifacts.

We opened the Martinson Cabin Museum in September 2006 and the new Heritage Museum in Feb. 2011.

The Poulsbo Historical Society is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization supported by memberships, grants, donations, research and photo reproduction fees, gift sales, public programs, and special events. We rely on volunteer support to mount our exhibits, support a variety of educational programs, downtown walking tours, the Martinson Cabin, preserve our artifacts and collections, and meet our operational needs. If you like what we're doing, you can support the Poulsbo Historical Society by joining as a member, making a donation or both. Simply download and print out the ONLINE MEMBERSHIP FORM (.pdf format), fill in your information and mail the completed form and your payment to: Poulsbo Historical Society, PO Box 844, Poulsbo, WA 98370.

The General Membership meetings are at the Poulsbo City Council Chambers in City Hall [200 Moe St.] the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30AM. The Board meets regularly the Monday before the membership meeting, and at other times as necessary.  Members elect Officers & Directors at our Annual Meeting in November. 

MEMBERS

The General Membership meetings are at the Poulsbo City Council Chambers in City Hall [200 Moe St.] the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30AM. The Board meets regularly the Monday before the membership meeting, and at other times as necessary.  Members elect Officers & Directors at our Annual Meeting in November. 

PHS HAS OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU

VOLUNTEERS

PHS relies on volunteers for most of its efforts. Volunteers work in our office, on exhibits, on our three established committees [Administrative, Operations, and Financial], help develop programs, prepare newsletters, manage our collection, respond to requests for information, perform clerical and accounting duties, conduct walking tours, act as docents at the Martinson Cabin and Heritage Museum, and research and preserve Poulsbo area history. Our volunteers are vital to our organization.

CABIN DOCENT

Greet, interact with, and assist visitors at the Martinson Cabin. Requires a warm, professional public presence, customer service orientation, and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively. No experience necessary. Training provided. Shifts are Saturdays 10am to 4pm. Year-round.  In summer we try to open on Fridays when docents are available.

~ To volunteer, call us at 360.440.7354 or Email ~

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Our Board consists of a rich diversity of business people and area residents with various talents including accounting, finance, law, insurance, management, merchandizing and sales.  Some Board members are descendants of pioneer families.