The 1892 Whatcom Museum building (former New Whatcom City Hall), Bellingham.

Preserving Whatcom County history since 1964.

The mission and purpose of this (WCHS) Society is to bring together people interested in history, especially in the history of Whatcom County, Washington. Incorporated July 29, 1964, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

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Hero: Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress.

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Ask a question about Whatcom County history and get a cited answer from the demo archive.

Journals

The Society journal, 2000–2023 — twenty-three issues of local history, available in print.

Programs

Recent monthly talks: Pete Granger on “Reefnetting in Puget Sound”; Karl Kleeman and Bill Rink on “1880's Bellingham Bay and British Columbia Railroad”.

Membership

Join the Society — five membership levels from $15 to $250.

Did you know?

The 1858 T.G. Richards Building in Bellingham is the oldest brick building in Washington State — it served as the territorial county courthouse.

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