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10 World Kite Museum 303 Sid Snyder Drive Long Beach, WA 13 98631 (360) 642-4020 P acific County is rich with Willie Keil’s Grave opportunities for visitors to explore our Hours: May 1 thru June 15, Wed - Sunday 11-5; June 15 thru September 15 Interpretive Marker Daily, 11 am to 5 pm; September 15 thru April 30 Friday - Tuesday 11-5 history, environment, resources Admission: Adults $5.00 Seniors $4.00 Children $3.00 and pastimes. Gift Shop: YES www.worldkitemuseum.com This map will help you see 14 everything our Pacific County The World Kite Museum in Long Beach boasts the most com- Pacific County Museums have to offer, from plete collection of Japanese kites outside of Japan, and that’s Courthouse Carriages to Kites, to our rich Local and just the tip of the iceberg! From fighting kites to colorful National History. choreography, the history of kites around the globe will We hope you enjoy your visits. surprise and delight you. 15 Bruceport Interpretive Marker 11 Support for this map has been Cranberry Museum provided by the Pacific County Tourism 2907 Pioneer Rd Long Beach, WA 98631 Development Fund. (360) 642-5553 16 Hours: April 1 thru December 15, 10-5 For more information about Gift Shop: YES Willapa National Pacific County attractions visit: Admission: Free Wildlife Refuge Art Trail www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com www.cranberrymuseum.com

Welcome to the land of West Coast cranberries. Discover the 17 history of these tart native berries originally used by Native Dismal Nitch/Megler Americans. Tour the demonstration farm and experience Interpretive Site the harvest from mid-September through October. Enjoy the cranberry ice cream, cranberry wine, and Cougar Gold cheese available in the gift shop. 18 Middle Village/ Station Camp Interpretive Site 12 Willapa Bay Interpretive Center 3311 275th St Ocean Park, WA 98640 (360)665-4547 Memorial Day thru Labor Day, Friday-Sunday 11-4 Admission: Free 19 Gift Shop: NO North Head www.portofpeninsula.org/oysterhouse Lighthouse

Housed in a replica of an oyster grower’s home, this inter- pretive center offers a glimpse into the history of Willapa Bay’s oyster industry, now almost 150 years old. In addition to informative displays, the Interpretive Center is one of the few spots on the bay that visitors can find easy access to the 20 rocky shores and muddy floors of the bay on non-private Oysterville National property. Historic District

7 1 The Shoalwater Bay Tribal 4 Pacific County Historical Society Fort Columbia Interpretive Center Community Library and Museum 1008 Robert Bush Dr. W. South Bend, WA 98586 Fort Columbia Historical State Park 4115 State Route 105, Tokeland, WA 98510 (360) 875-5224 Chinook, WA 98614 (360)267-8130 Hours: March thru September Daily 11 – 4 (360) 642-3029 Tuesday - Saturday, 10-6 October thru February Daily 12 – 3 Hours: July & August, Friday-Sunday, 11- 3 Admission: Free Admission: Free Admission: Free, Discover Pass required for parking. Gift Shop: NO Gift Shop: YES Gift Shop: NO www.shoalwaterbay-nsn.gov/home/ www.pacificcohistory.org www.parks.state.wa.us/506/Fort-Columbia shoalwater-services/library/ The Historical Society’s collection includes photos, archival The Interpretive Center focuses on Fort Columbia’s history, in- The Shoalwater Bay Tribal Community Library and Heritage materials, published historical volumes, and historical and cluding the topics of early exploration, fur trade, and westward Museum is open to the public to provide educational and re- natural history objects. Exhibits showcase Pacific County source materials with an extensive Native American collection settlement. Fort Columbia Historical State Park is a 618-acre, History. They also have a bookstore with an emphasis on day-use historical park, and is a unit of the Lewis and Clark of books. Our Library also offers many fun programs through- Washington and local history. out the year for adults and children! Our Heritage Museum National and State Historical Parks. The park sits along the tells the story of the Shoalwater Bay Indian people, and shares shoreline of the . Chinook Point, the setting of our rich culture through contemporary art and historical the fort, is within the accustomed territory of the Chinook artifacts. Indian Nation, and is a designated National Historic Landmark for its historic significance over three centuries. 5 Appelo Archives Center 1056 WA-4 Naselle, WA 98638 2 (360) 484-7103 Northwest Carriage Museum Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9-2, Saturday, 10-2 314 Alder St. Raymond, WA 98577 8 Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum Admission: Free 115 SE Lake St. Ilwaco, WA 98624 (360) 942-4150 Gift Shop: YES Hours: Daily, 10-4 (360) 642-3446 www.appeloarchives.org Admission: Adults $8.00 Ages 6-18 $5.00 Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10-4 Under 5 Free, Family $20.00 Admission: Adults $5.00 Seniors $4.00 (2 Adults and up to 3 Children under 18) The Archives Center is home to displays on the history and Ages 12 and under Free-Free Thursdays Senior, Military & AAA discounts heritage of the Naselle-Gray’s River Valley and surrounding Gift Shop: YES Gift Shop - YES areas. Inside you will find a genealogy corner, a collection of www.columbiapacificheritagemuseum.org www.nwcarriagemuseum.org historical photographs, logging display, bookstore, and an extensive library of local writings and Finnish books. The café The Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum is the place to explore History abounds at the Northwest Carriage Museum. Visit serves both breakfast and lunch. the crossroads of history where the Columbia River meets the one of the finest collections of 19th century carriages, buggies, Pacific Ocean. Over 5,000 sq ft. of exhibitions feature historic wagons, and historical artifacts in the country. The museum artifacts, photographs, and objects. Two working model train has earned a national reputation for carriage knowledge in- layouts and the 1889 Pullman Coach NAHCOTTA are popular cluding historical and restoration information. Our museum attractions. is family friendly, educational, and fun for everyone. Come get carried away! 6 Knappton Cove Heritage Center 521 Washington State Route 401, 98638 9 Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center (503) 738-5206 Cape Disappointment State Park Hours: July thru September, 224 Robert Gray Dr. Ilwaco, WA 98624 3 Willapa Seaport Museum Saturday - Sunday 12 -4 (360) 642-3029 310 Alder St. Raymond, WA 98577 Admission: Free Hours: April thru October Daily 10-5 (360) 942-4149 Gift Shop: YES November thru March Wednesday-Sunday 10-5 Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 12-4 www.knapptoncoveheritagecenter.org Admission: Adults $5.00, Ages 7 to 17 $2.50 Admission: $5.00 Ages 6 and under Free, Gift Shop: NO Carefully preserved and full of fascinating artifacts from Discover Pass required for parking. www.willapaseaportmuseum.com another era, Knappton Cove was once the US Columbia River Gift Shop: YES Quarantine Station, the Columbia River’s “Ellis Island”. The site www.parks.state.wa.us/187/Cape-Disappointment Celebrating Willapa Bay Nautical History and Maritime is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Culture. Historic displays from the age of sail to the steamboat The Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center stands high on the cliffs at Cape Disappointment State Park, with sweeping views era. Tales of shipwrecks & treasure, Lighthouses & U.S. Life of the mouth of the Columbia River. The exhibits offer an Saving Service, Logging Camps & Lumber Schooners. Military insightful look at Lewis & Clark’s westward journey, and high- collections from WWI back to the War of 1812. Personalized light the Expedition’s arrival at the Pacific Ocean. Maritime and tours available. military displays illustrate other layers of history in the park.