Jefferson County Historical Society

Mission:

To actively discover, collect, preserve and promote the heritage of Jefferson County in the State of Washington.

Belief Statement:

Believing that the economic and cultural viability of downtown Port Townsend is greatly strengthened by the presence of City Hall, the city partnered with JCHS to save the building. The first step was to build an attached annex; a new structure that seismically braces the older building and provides for the needs of a modern city government. At the same time exterior restoration was completed on the original building. The Jefferson County Historical Society returned to its restored home in November of 2006.

Preservation:

To encourage and recognize local historic preservation efforts, JCHS presents annual awards to the most successful projects in Jefferson County.

Free Admission:

Free museum admission is offered to Jefferson County residents on the first Saturday of every month. Free admission is offered to school groups from Jefferson County, as well as transportation cost reimbursement. Society, rehabilitation of the building was necessary.