“Save the House to Save the Stories”

Even on an island that has escaped modernity and development better than most communities, the treasures of our cultural heritage are ever at risk of obliteration. Losses of these resources can degrade the character of town and landscape, so vigilant stewardship is a never-ending concern.

We at Historic Whidbey are preservationists, business owners, historians and educators with a common mission—preserving historic places and the important stories they hold.

Historic Whidbey is a Washington State nonprofit corporation and has been approved for 501(c)(3) designation by the Internal Revenue Service. All contributions to Historic Whidbey tax deductible where allowed by law.

Our inaugural campaign is to acquire and rehabilitate the 1866 Col. Granville Haller House in downtown Coupeville, the heart of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve. As a contributing structure on the Reserve, the house is included in the Central Whidbey National Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. Learn more about our campaign here.

Mission Statement

Historic Whidbey is committed to the protection, preservation, and promotion of historic sites on Whidbey Island through education and advocacy.

Diversity Statement

At Historic Whidbey we strive to include diversity, equity and inclusion practices at the center of our work, and in this, take the broadest possible view of diversity, including: gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability.

Historic Whidbey is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive environment for our members, donors, volunteers and employees that respects and values diverse life experiences and heritages, where differences of opinion, beliefs, and values are sought and heard.

These values extend to our public audience as we welcome visitors from around the world. We strive to learn and reveal diverse perspectives of our regional history, including not just the figures who achieved mention in posterity, but the unexpectedly multicultural and largely forgotten peoples who called the Pacific Northwest home before and after Euro-Americans discovered it. We honor their sacrifices and the lessons they still offer.

Learn more about Historic Whidbey’s philosophy for interpreting history.

If you find anything on this site that is questionable, please contact us.

board of directors

  • Executive Director: Lynn Hyde

  • President: Gretchen Luxemburg

  • Treasurer: Christian Chambers

  • Secretary: Sally Straathof

  • Member: Sarah Steen

  • Member: Joann Roomes

  • Member: Lyall Bishop

  • Member: Stephanie Toothman

  • Member: Joshua Pitts

Want to get involved? Board Member inquiries are always welcome. Contact us here.