Quilcene Historical Museum & Worthington Park Preserving the Past

David Satterlee

Come enjoy the Quilcene Historical Museum, also recognized as the Little Museum that Could, and Did. Situated in Worthington Park Quilcene, the Museum’s 10 acres of possibilities is a great stopping place when you visit the Hood Canal area. You’ll discover a fantastic presentation of the past.

Check out the recently refreshed, well-lit Museum with AC, where you can relax and explore. Step into our new exhibits and see local history come to life with interesting stories. Marvel at the juxtaposition of the old ways of communicating like manual typewriters, rotary phones (would a young person know how to dial?), Rolodex filing system with the modern technology of QR codes. Call ahead for a guided tour of the 1892 Hamilton-Worthington Victorian mansion, or enjoy our new Digital Docent for its complete restoration and current splendor of period furnishing on Youtube. com/@hamiltonworthingtonmansion.

The grounds of this country estate beckon with a walking trail that visits the Little Quilcene River in two secluded places. There is a peaceful pond that attracts red-winged blackbirds, frogs, river otters, ducks and geese. The local deer population visits regularly. The open meadow is dog-friendly, and

a lovely shaded picnic area is next to the Museum. There is plenty of open space with adequate parking for RVs. This is a perfect stopping place to enjoy time away from the hustle and noise.

For those interested in a longer visit, the Worthington Mansion is available for overnight stays. The Mansion has four bedrooms and a large dining room that accommodates twelve comfortably. This is an ideal venue for large family get-togethers, weddings, celebrations of life, business meetings, retreats, theater productions, and other group events. The Museum, located on-site at 151 East Columbia St, is available to visit on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 1 pm. to 5 pm. The grounds are open every day during daylight hours.

Learn more, come by, book your stay, or bring your event. Contact the museum, worthingtonparkquilcene.org, (360) 765-4848.

Photos courtesy of Christine Satterlee and Jeff Childs