World War I: Lessons & Legacies is an exhibition of objects, letters, stories, and posters about World War I and one of its most significant legacies in our region: The 1918 influenza pandemic. Accompanying the objects from our collection are selections from JCHS's oral history collection featuring Jefferson County stories of the 1918 pandemic.
From the abstract to the realistic, Landscapes: Real & Imagined focuses on Joan Jonland, Stephen Yates, and Thomas Wilson (1931 - 2015)—three painters who have lived and worked in Port Townsend for the majority of their lives as artists. Each artist's reverence for our natural environment emerges in their unique approach, creating art that inspires and challenges us to see the land differently. Along with the work of Jonland, Yates, and Wilson, this exhibition features many selections from our permanent collection and local collectors that have never been publicly displayed. Landscapes was co-curated by Cliff Moore and Ann Welch. Special thanks to the artists, JCHS's Art Advisory Committee, and all our members, donors, and volunteers who support exhibitions in the Ferguson Gallery!
Casting most of his sculpture in bronze, local artist David Eisenhour portrays and interprets organic forms to tell stories of natural history and human experience. Visit this selection of Eisenhour's work exploring climate change and rising sea levels at the Jefferson Museum through July 30. Special thanks to Suzanne Lamon for Under Water Street exhibit design.
Our Art, History, & Adventure (AHA!) Auction benefiting art and history education programs for learners of all ages returns this May with a fresh slate of experiences, artwork, and more! We believe in the power of arts and history to spark curiosity and a love for lifelong learning. That's why our education programs are rooted in a love for shared "Aha!" moments. If you believe inclusive, inspiring education programs are essential to a thriving community, you can directly support them through JCHS's 2023 AHA! Auction. Bidding on experiences, artwork, and adventures inspired by our region's arts and heritage kicks off Friday, May 12 and ends Friday, May 26. Your Participation Supports Lifelong Learning You don't have to wait until May to get in on the a(u)ction! Below are a few ways you can show your support for lifelong learning ahead of this year's auction. Item Donations Do you have an item or experience you'd like to donate to this year's AHA! Auction? Download an item donation form and return it to giving@jchsmuseum.com. If you're curious about the items and experiences that make up the AHA! Auction lineup, check out last year's slate inspired by and featuring our region's arts, history, […]