2008 Events
“Settling Lopez—Communities & Schools”
Early Lopez Communities
A century ago, Lopez was divided into three major communities: Richardson, Lopez, and Port Stanley.
- Richardson: Since Lopez is the southernmost of the San Juan Islands, it is closest to the shipping lanes between Puget Sound and the Pacific. The south-end community of Richardson served these shipping, fishing and canning interests.
- Lopez: Hiram Hutchinson, the first full-time white settler, helped develop what we now call Lopez Village, on Fisherman’s Bay.
- Port Stanley: A commercial port and small village began growing on the tide flats of Port Stanley because the north side also needed a port stop. The first white settlers tended to congregate around bays and deep-water ports, for easier transportation and communication with the other islands and the mainland.
2008 History Forum
“Camp Community—Nor’wester Memories”
Bill & Marty Holm, Paul Henriksen, Donn Charnley, Richard Carter
Thursday March 13th, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Lopez Center, Lopez Island WA
Public
Forum
History
Bill & Marty Holm, Paul Henricksen, Donn Charnley and Richard Carter
will share Camp Nor'wester history and recollections.
- Who was Frank Carlton Henderson, and why did he decide to open a
children's Camp in 1935?
- Why was the Camp initially located on Westcott Bay, San Juan Island?
- What led them to choose Sperry Peninsula on Lopez Island
- Island families and individuals (eg: Phil Hastin) who worked on
the initial buildings
- The many Lopez residents who were involved with the Camp as campers, staff, and who became permanent Lopez residents
- The remarkable relationship which the Camp and Lopez developed with the native First Islanders
“Women in Lopez History”—with many photos & artifacts
Linda Graham Rose & Florence Meng
Thursday April 10th, 7:00pmto 9:00pm
Port Stanley School, Lopez Island WA
Public
Forum
History
Linda Graham Rose presents a picture of Lopez from 1877. Both of Linda's parents are from Lopez, and Linda will share "facts and gossip" illustrated with many photos of early Lopez life.
Florence Meng will share stories of the Birthday Club. Founded in 1922, the womens' organization has provided food, clothing and financial help for people in need. Their first meeting was at Mrs. Tralnes' beach at MacKaye Harbor.
“A History of Lopez Schools”
Lopez School Superintendent Bill Evans
Thursday May 15th, 7:00pmto 9:00pm
Port Stanley School, Lopez Island WA
Public
Forum
History
The Lopez Island Historical Society's 2008 Fundraiser
- When: Saturday, July 26th, 6:30p.m. to 9:00pm
- Where: Lopez Community Center
- What: Fabulous food by Kim Bast and her very talented friends; lively music by Hawk Arps and associates; a preview of our portion of the Washington Rural Heritage historic photo program; spectacular desserts, a big raffle, and of course, a few surprises...
This year's live auction is once again hosted by Dick & Sharon Friel, and will feature original art by Christa Malay, Steve Hill, Ron Norman, Leonard Wren, Patie Savage, Bob McCabe, Tom Collins, Daphne Morris, Tamara Shane, George Willis, and others, along with special experiences offered by Mike Ellis and Kim Bast & Janet Baltzer.
Event Archives