Whether you are a Grays Harbor resident or a visitor, this summer you will be able to embark on a journey of discovery with the Passport to Grays Harbor History. No less than twelve museums are waiting for you in all corners of the County to tell their part in its turbulent history. Pick up your Passport at any Grays Harbor museum for a $2.00 donation. Travel to collect eleven museum stamps to receive a beautiful canvas tote bag

Nancy Cuyle and Emily Airhart are volunteers at the Aberdeen Museum of History, who started them on a quest to form a partnership of all the museums in Grays Harbor. In September of 2016, representatives of the organizations met and formed the Grays Harbor Museum Association. It is an informal group that shares best practices, strengthens communication and implements ideas. The Passport to Grays Harbor History was the first project conceived by the association. A $6,500 grant from the Grays Harbor Community Foundation paid for the design of the passport booklets by Alder Creative and stamps by Grays Harbor Stamp Works.

Nancy gladly tells stories about each museum:”Many people don’t realize how many museums we have and how different they are. For example, there are so many different ways in which the collections are housed.”

The large main floor of the historic armory has been home to the Aberdeen Museum of History since 1976. Volunteers of the Aberdeen Museum Historical Society have created an entire townscape reflecting aspects of Aberdeen history including a general store, a blacksmith’s shop and a theater.  Read more here:  http://www.graysharbortalk.com/2017/06/02/discover-twelve-museums-with-a-passport-to-grays-harbor-history/