Education

Working with schools, non-profits, and communities to spread knowledge about Island County’s rich culture and history.

Guided Museum Tours

Book a guided tour of the museum for your next field trip or community outing. Our docents can tailor the tour to topics you want to learn most about.

Guided History Tours

Want to go beyond the walls of the museum? We provide tours of significant historic sites in Island County, including the historic Sunnyside Cemetery.

Tour Fees

For history sessions with a docent or the archivist and Small Group Guided Tours the fee is $5 per person plus a flat fee of $20 per hour. Large groups and School tours should contact the museum for scheduling and additional information.

 

Photo Credit: Karina Andrew

Don’t just read about history - experience it, here at the Island County Museum.

Education Boxes

Our education boxes are perfect to enhance student learning at home or at school. Boxes are available to borrow for up to two weeks.

Currently available for loan:

Since Time Immemorial Education Box (K-3rd grade): The Since Time Immemorial box is aligned with the John McCoy (lulilaš) Since Time Immemorial: Tribal Sovereignty in Washington State curriculum and contains activities, digital worksheets, power points, books, and more to support student learning. Educators are welcome to make copies of the digital items for use after the box has been returned.

Additional boxes will be available this winter. Check back for updates. See below for information on reserving an education box

Reserve an Education Box

We have one box of for each program. Please check the calendar for availability and then submit the form with your desired reservation date.

Digital Education Resources

Since Time Immemorial Educational Resources (2-3rd grade): The Since Time Immemorial resources are aligned with the John McCoy (lulilaš) Since Time Immemorial: Tribal Sovereignty in Washington State curriculum.

Since Time Immemorial Educational Resources (K-1st grade): The Since Time Immemorial resources are aligned with the John McCoy (lulilaš) Since Time Immemorial: Tribal Sovereignty in Washington State curriculum.

Coming Soon! Since Time Immemorial Educational Resources (4-5th grade): The Since Time Immemorial resources are aligned with the John McCoy (lulilaš) Since Time Immemorial: Tribal Sovereignty in Washington State curriculum.