ABOUT US
HISTORY OF THE PORT WASHINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Port Washington Historical Society was founded in 1991. Over the years the organization has demonstrated its strong volunteer commitment as a non-profit educational organization dedicated to the preservation, advancement and dissemination of the history of the Port Washington area.
From 2000 to 2003 the Port Washington Historical Society restored and now maintains the Port Washington 1860 Light Station. Overlooking downtown Port Washington, the Light Station includes replica lightkeeper's quarters and a lantern tower.
In 2012, the Port Washington Historical Society purchased the historic 1852 Barnum Blake building in downtown Port Washington and embarked upon a restoration of the property. With restoration complete in 2014, the building became the Resource Center housing the Society’s archives, research areas and offices.
OUR MISSION
The Port Washington Historical Society
preserves and shares
community history that connects
the past to the present
with a view to the future
OUR VISION
To be the community's trusted source and steward of the rich history of the Port Washington area.
OUR LEGACY
The preservation of history through the collecting of artifacts, the sharing of stories, and the inspiration of education.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Nancy Holley
TREASURER
George Bichler
SECRETARY
Barbara Joosse
BOARD MEMBER
Andrea Cole
BOARD MEMBER
Majka Drewitz
BOARD MEMBER
Kevin Grady
BOARD MEMBER
Keith Janus
BOARD MEMBER
Michael Keller
BOARD MEMBER
Donald McCown
BOARD MEMBER
Grant O. Smith