The Port of Coupeville on Whidbey Island, WA is celebrating the historic Coupeville Wharf’s 120th anniversary; everyone is invited to join the festivities.
Activities will be held throughout the day on Saturday, July 19, from Noon to 6 pm. The special Wharf Restoration Dedication begins at Noon, and you won’t want to miss the storied history of the wharf’s past, present, and future shared with the public from 12:30 pm to 2 pm. If you can’t be there in person, watch the “Cascade of History” (cascadeofhistory.org) Live Podcast streamed via Seattle’s Space 101 FM.
Experience a brief history of the storied Wharf at this link:
Coupeville Wharf History Video
Steamships, known as the Mosquito Fleet, transported goods and people around Puget Sound from the 1850s to the 1930s. The wharf at Coupeville, built in 1905, was an important center of commerce on Whidbey Island, and the town and wharf remain a key venue for community gatherings to this day.
Watch a short video of the historic Wharf restoration work over the past six years:
Wharf Restoration Project Video
The Virginia V, an historic steamer ship, will be at the Coupeville Wharf as part of the celebrations, offering dockside tours of the vessel to the public until 5 pm.
Come enjoy free, live music from local bands scheduled throughout the day beginning at 12:10 pm. A Beer Garden on the Pier will be open too, offering Misfit Cidery drinks, Wicked Teuton Brewing, and Crossed Arrow Brewery. The town Library is hosting space for crafts, activities, and games. And don’t forget to visit the excellent Island Co. Historical Museum in town, open 10 am to 4 pm. There’s something for the whole family to enjoy in Coupeville.
Header Photo: Lorena Landon
Historic Photo: Island Co. Historical Museum
Celebration Logo: Port of Coupeville
