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Now & Then

Jefferson Museum of Art & History 540 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA, United States

For the second year in a row, we are delighted to share an exhibition featuring now-and-then images by PTHS photography students in our Community Gallery (formerly Women's Jail Gallery) downstairs at the Jefferson Museum. Featuring roughly 60 sets of photos, Now & Then visually illustrates some of the ongoing evolution of Port Townsend. Referencing historic images from JCHS's collection, students in David Egeler’s Photography and Advanced Media classes locate where the photos were taken and work to recreate the framing and angle of view in the present day. The resulting photo essays in this year’s Now & Then exhibition are on view through the end of March.

Land & Seascapes by Jesse Watson

Jefferson Museum of Art & History 540 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA, United States

Local artist Jesse Watson's artwork often reflects his passions—drawing on themes of social justice, diversity, humanity, as well as environmental beauty and conservation. His work has appeared in many places and publications, but you may recognize it from some of the cafes, pubs, and galleries right here in Port Townsend. We're thrilled to present a selection of Jesse's land and seascape paintings, which will be on view in our classroom through the end of April.

March First Saturday

Jefferson Museum of Art & History 540 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA, United States

Join us every first Saturday of the month at the Jefferson Museum for free admission, extended hours, and Art Walk activities!

April First Saturday

Jefferson Museum of Art & History 540 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA, United States

Join us every first Saturday of the month at the Jefferson Museum for free admission, extended hours, and Art Walk activities!

Artist Talk with David Eisenhour, Joan Jonland, and Stephen Yates

Jefferson Museum of Art & History 540 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA, United States

REGISTER VIA SIMPLETIX Saturday, April 22 at 7:00 PM at the Jefferson Museum of Art & History Pre-registration required, capacity limited to 30 Suggested donation: $10 In celebration of our Landscapes: Real & Imagined and Under Water Street exhibitions, join local artists David Eisenhour, Joan Jonland, and Stephen Yates to hear the stories behind their work. Each artist’s reverence for our natural environment emerges in their unique approach, creating art that inspires and challenges us to see and consider our world differently. Pre-registration is required to attend this event and capacity will be limited to 30. Sponsored in part by the City of Port Townsend Arts Commission

Rothschild House Opening

Rothschild House 418 Taylor Street, Port Townsend, WA

Saturday, April 29, 12:00 - 2:00 PM at the Rothschild House Free, no registration required but donations are appreciated! Join us for a special reopening celebration of the 1868 Rothschild House with an open house and picnic! Come celebrate the unique objects within the home, our wonderful public lands, and stories of the Rothschild family! Bring a picnic, take in the views from the bluff, enjoy lawn games (croquet, anybody?), and tour this very special 154-year-old house. This free event will kick off our 2023 season at the Rothschild House. Regular open hours will be 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Fridays and Saturdays starting May 5. Visit our historic houses page for more information about the house and the Rothschild family, plus accessibility and parking information to help you plan your visit.

Author Talk with Ivy Anderson and Devon Angus

Northwest Maritime Center 431 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA, United States

First Friday Author Talk: A discussion on the history of sex work with the co-writers and editors of Alice: Memoirs of a Barbary Coast Prostitute REGISTER VIA SIMPLETIX Friday, May 5 at 7:00 PM Livestreamed and in-person at Northwest Maritime Center Suggested donation: $10 This program will be offered in-person (capacity limited to 75) and by livestream. All registered attendees will receive a recording of this program. Join writers and historians Ivy Anderson and Devon Angus in a discussion about the history of sex work and their book, Alice: Memoirs of a Barbary Coast Prostitute (Heyday Books). They will also share themes in Alice's story that extend to issues facing sex workers today, thoughts about shifting ideas of gender roles, and some newly uncovered research about Alice herself and the history of sex work in Washington State. About Alice: Memoirs of a Barbary Coast Prostitute In 1913 the San Francisco Bulletin published a serialized, ghostwritten memoir of a prostitute who went by the moniker Alice Smith. “A Voice from the Underworld” detailed Alice's humble Midwestern upbringing and her struggle to find aboveboard work, and candidly related the harrowing events she endured after entering “the life.” While prostitute narratives had been […]

May First Saturday

Jefferson Museum of Art & History 540 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA, United States

Join us every first Saturday of the month at the Jefferson Museum for free admission, extended hours, and Art Walk activities!

2023 AHA! Auction

Online Event

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, […]

June First Saturday

Jefferson Museum of Art & History 540 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA, United States

Join us every first Saturday of the month at the Jefferson Museum for free admission all day starting at 11:00 AM, open hours extended to 7:00 PM, and Art Walk activities in downtown Port Townsend.