Kitsap Historical Society & Museum

The Kitsap County Historical Society and Museum collects, preserves, and exhibits the diverse culture, heritage and history of Kitsap County for the education and enjoyment of the public. We're a little different here. It's in with the old and out with the new interpretation of it all! And that all costs money, so if you have some tax breaks coming before congress takes them away, please find the donate button at the top of most of our pages, click it and help us make 2013 the best year ever for Kitsap History!

This Third Edition of Kitsap County is the most complete and comprehensive history of Kitsap county. First compiled in 1977, this reprinted edition has quality photographs and in-depth information that will delight "history buffs" as well as historians. Beginning with an overview of Kitsap County, the book is divided into four major geographical areas: North, Central, and South Kitsap County, Bremerton & Naval Shipyard, and Bainbridge Island.

Based on oral histories, personal accounts, archival records, photographic collections, official documents, newspaper and journal articles, this book is a wealth of information. Maps and timelines are also included. Appendices at the back provide additional useful information on Mosquito Fleet Routes, Kitsap Location Names, Kitsap Lakes, Logging Terms, and a list of Naval, Seamanship and Fishing terms.

Copies of this beautifully bound book are available for $75 at the Kitsap History Museum beginning Friday, November 30, 2012. Or fill out this form and send it to us with payment for a copy to be mailed to you.

Winter Hours are now in effect as of October 1st. This means the museum is closed on Sunday and Monday. We are also closed for these special Holidays: Christmas, December 25th and New Years Day, January 1st.

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Still showing is our popular exhibit in the Mezzanine Gallery:

Arts & Crafts: Homemade in Kitsap

This fascinating exhibit features handmade and homemade items from local Kitsapers, including Margaret Bergman's innovative weaving loom, ship models by Port Gamble native Edgar Jameson, fiddles built by Alexander McNair, and a "crazy quilt" by Margaret Kemp of Tracyton. Visit us to explore Arts and Crafts of Kitsap, from Native and pioneer resourcefulness to the modern DIY movement.

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