Latest Past Events

Journey Stories

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

This educational poster exhibition exploring how movement has shaped the nation takes a broad look at American expansion and migration—from the earliest European settlers and Native American displacement to the effects of transportation advancements on modern mobility. Select items from JCHS's collection will appear alongside the posters organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. Historic image from JCHS collection: PT Electric Railway Co. streetcar on Water and Adams Streets. Horace Tucker Building in background. (ID 2005.80.39)

Legends and Lore of Port Townsend

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

Drawing from some of the more infamous, mysterious, and salacious stories in Port Townsend’s history, this tour through the picturesque downtown district will offer participants a glimpse into how the historic record helps us discern fact from fiction.

Vanishing Murals of Port Townsend

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

This tour will introduce you to some of the faded ghost murals hiding in plain sight throughout our downtown district.