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Coupeville Historic Waterfront Assoc.

~ Strengthen, promote, and maintain our successful historic downtown district.

Coupeville Historic Waterfront Assoc.

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June 3, 2017 – Coupeville Whale Bell Ceremony

30 Tuesday May 2017

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First Ringing of The Orca Network’s Coupeville Whale Bell

Saturday June 3rd at 3:30pm

on the Coupeville Wharf

After much effort, energy, fundraising, and volunteer hours the Orca Network’s Coupeville Whale Bell will be UNVEILED and rung for the first time this Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 3:30pm

The antique (refurbished) bell, generously donated by Coupeville’s Matt Iverson, will be attached to a carved whale by Coupeville artist Jim Short. The carving was created in Alaskan yellow cedar.  Regional Native American Tribal art and the late Roger Purdue inspired the bell’s carving, and the Whale Wheel at the lands end of the Coupeville Wharf. 

Many thanks to the Coupeville Chamber of Commerce and the Port of Coupeville for their partnership and support! 

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First Ringing of The Coupeville Whale Bell

Saturday June 3rd at 3:30pm on the Coupeville Wharf

3:30-3:45pm Shifty Sailors perform

3:45pm: Introductions: Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association’s Executive Director Vickie Chambers 

3:55pm: Official designations: Coupeville Mayor Molly Hughes

4:05pm: Significance to Penn Cove: Orca Network’s Susan Berta

4:15pm   Group photo and symbolic ringing of the bell

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NOTE: The Whale Bell is NOT THE SAME bell that was ripped off from the bench in front of Elkhorn Trading Company 15 Front St NW in Coupeville, Washington. IF you know of anything about the theft of that bell you can visit Elkhorn (15 Front St.) or call (360) 678-2250.

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2017 Coupeville Memorial Day Parade – May 27th – 11am start

22 Monday May 2017

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Join all of Whidbey Island

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Coupeville Chamber of Commerce

Annual Memorial Day Parade, Concert and Picnic

Saturday – May 27 @ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Parade route will start from Birch and Main Street’s in Coupeville, run up Main (towards the cove), down Front Street, up Alexander and then up Coveland to the Town Park.  Once at town park there will be a concert and picnic.

Coupeville takes great pride in being the county seat of Island County Washington and honoring all those who’ve served from our county, our state and country. Our WWI Memorial (located at the Island County General Services building) and our Veteran’s Memorial (located at the Island County Court House) are constant reminders of the heroic efforts and actions of our citizens over many decades.

NOTE: Coupeville’s North Main Street at Hwy 20 will be closed at 11. Get into town by 11am

 

Coupeville Chamber of Commerce 

Annual Memorial Day Parade, Concert and Picnic

Saturday – May 27 @ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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SUNDAY – MAY 29th  3pm – 4:30pm

Memorial Day Heritage Tour of Sunnyside Cemetery

Sunnyside Pioneer Cemetery Memorial Day Weekend Heritage Tour

Ebey’s Reserve Preservation Coordinator, SARAH STEEN, will introduce you to – and share stories of – some of the first residents of Whidbey Island.  A special hour-long tour will illuminate why this place of peace ranks high among Washington’s most important territorial burial grounds.  Her special program follows a Memorial Day clean up of Sunnyside Historic grave markers.

 SUNDAY, MAY 28 at 3:00pm

 Tour passes $8.00.

Available from the Island County Museum (908 NW Alexander St, Coupeville – map) or at the tour.  

Space is limited – Advance Purchase is recommended  

All proceeds benefit the Island County Museum.

Passes & information: 360-678-3310

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May is Preservation Month

01 Sunday May 2016

Posted by Coupeville Historic Waterfront Assoc. in Historic Coupeville, This Place Matters

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May is National Preservation Month  

Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association is joining the National Trust and Main Street towns all over the country to celebrate with three words that say it all: This. Place. Matters.

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Everyone has places that are important to them. On Whidbey Island and in Coupeville we are especially proud of our history, and our preservation of our historic properties and places.  We care about them all!   

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This Place Matters is national campaign that encourages us to celebrate the places that are meaningful to us and our communities.

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Help us share our special places with the National Trust and the country by sharing your “This Place Matters” photos to our Facebook page. 

But, this campaign isn’t just about photography. It’s also about telling the stories or describing a feeing about the places in Coupeville (and on Whidbey) that matter to you.  Please include a sentence, a paragraph, a story or even a poem with your photos.

Visit our Coupeville History page to find out about the historic building photos (only ones located in our historic district) you share on our Facebook page

YOU can also visit the Island County Archives and Museum for books about our history.   

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Through This Place Matters, we hope to encourage and inspire the ongoing love and continued preservation of Coupeville through pictures and comments.

YES, share from all over Whidbey!  We’ll be sharing with the National Historic Trust and are happy to include every square mile of our beautiful isle. 

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Preservation Month is an excellent opportunity to shine a spotlight on all the special places that are important to you. 

This Place Matters

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We’re throwing in something more to this exciting month.  Because Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve IS historic and has been “preserved” photos and words about locations on the reserve are welcome too!  

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We look forward to a touching, fun and historic May with you on our Facebook page

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MusselFest 2016 – March

10 Wednesday Feb 2016

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Have you lined up your visitors and gotten your plans for MusselFest 2016 made?  No worries, you’ve got time!

Here’s a line up of events to get excited about! 

SATURDAY – March 12, 2016

CHWA Promote Mussel Fest and their site

SUNDAY – March 13, 2016 

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MORE FUN! 

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Mussels in the Kettles – Mountain Bike & Poker Ride www.musselsinthekettles.net 

FESTIVAL SPONSORS


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Festival Partners:

Coupeville Chamber of Commerce
Edible Seattle
Island County Historical Society

Platt and Buescher, Attorneys at Law
The Town of Coupeville

Whidbey/SeaTac Shuttle
Whidbey Signs

MusselFest 2016 – See you in Coupeville

March 12th & 13th 

Visit our Hotel/B&B page 

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2016 Penn Cove Mussel Festival

09 Saturday Jan 2016

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17Hot competition is the name of the mussel eating game at the Penn Cove Mussel Festival.

Not sure what a mussel eating competition looks like?  Watch a video or two from YouTube User mussel783 by clicking the picture.

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Or view YouTube User rgould500a‘s video for another year of good mussel eating times.

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No matter the year a mussel eating competition is a fiercely fought battle.  A battle to the end.  


See you in Coupeville for Mussel Fest 2016 ! 

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Find out more about Coupeville by visiting our history site.  Discover Washington’s second oldest town through the interactive building map. Site built by the Island County 4-H AV Project! 

 

 

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Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association

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P.O. Box 121
Coupeville, WA 98239
Ph. 360-682-6400

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Executive Director Vickie Chambers

2021 Public Meetings

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