Projects

License Plate

The boards of the Whidbey Island Maritime Heritage Foundation (Schooner Suva) and Historic Whidbey (Haller House) are thrilled to announce that our long-awaited "Nautical Northwest" specialty license plate was passed by the Legislature last month and Senate Bill 5444 was signed into law in May of 2025 by Governor Bob Ferguson!  Proceeds of plate sales will support our two nonprofits in preserving Whidbey Island's heritage resources.

We began this process in 2020, but perseverance has won the day.  This bill authorized thirteen different new plates, but it also places a moratorium on any new plate applications until 2029.  We feel very lucky to be the "last car on the ferry"!

When will the plates be available?

Great question!  There are still a number of technological hurdles to pass before production can be scheduled.  Some of the organizations on the bill have been trying to pass even longer than we have and so we will be in line behind them.  We don't expect the plates to be available until later in 2027, but we will keep you posted!  

Boatloads of thanks to all our supporters for making this victory possible!!

Education

Coupeville 101

Video of the 6-part lecture by Director Lynn Hyde will be made available in the future. Check back for updates.

Yakima Wars

Emily Washines presents a Native American view of the “Yakama Indian Wars”.