"Olympic Outdoors" Exhibition Reception

with North Olympic History Center

Explore objects from the North Olympic History Center and enjoy a History Tales presentation.

Join us for a free public reception celebrating the exhibition "Olympic Outdoors: Recreation and Relaxation on the North Olympic Peninsula." Explore the rich history and diverse traditions that have shaped the region's outdoor activities.

6:30pm Exhibition opens

7:00pm History Tales presentation

"Early Photos of Familiar Place – Digitizing the McClinton Family Photo Collection" with Larry Lang

This presentation explores the photos of Ray and Roy McClinton, fraternal twins and amateur photographers who started taking photographs as teens in the 1890s, working with tripod-mounted cameras and glass-plate negatives. They captured some of the earliest known images of Marymere and Sol Duc falls, Fairholme and lakes Crescent and Sutherland.

Several prints from the McClinton Family Photo Collection are on view in the exhibition.

"Olympic Outdoors: Recreation and Relaxation on the North Olympic Peninsula" is on view June 14 through August 30, 2025.

Exhibition highlights:

Tribal Recreation: Discover the outdoor traditions passed down through generations, shaping a deep connection to land and sea.

Hunting & Fishing: Learn how these practices sustained local communities, beckoned sportspeople and fostered environmental awareness.

Mountain Sports: From the peaks to the forests, explore how hiking, skiing, and other activities have drawn adventurers to the Peninsula.

Toys & Games: See classic toys, from checkers to croquet, that were favorites among children and families.

Hot Springs & Resorts: Learn the history of natural springs and traveler resorts that were used for healing and relaxation.

Visit northolympichistory.org to learn more about the North Olympic History Center.

This exhibition is part of the Art in the Library program, generously supported by the Port Angeles Friends of the Library.

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