Cultural Heritage

Upcoming Cultural Heritage Events

Feb 3, 2021	Mysterious Markers Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Kolby LaBree of the Good Time Girls Bellinghistory Tours returns to lead another amazing virtual tour, this time of the famous “Fairhaven Markers.” You may have seen them placed around Harris Avenue and beyond in Bellingham’s Historic Fairhaven District, with [...]More Details
Feb 5, 2021	Whatcom READS: African American Poetry Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Whatcom READS hosts free community events that reflect themes found in each year’s selected title. This year’s community one-read selection is “Washington Black” by Esi Edugyan. To reflect the themes of race and belonging and to honor the voices of [...]More Details
Feb 10, 2021	Virtual Tour of Bayview Cemetery Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Kolby LaBree of the Good Time Girls Bellinghistory Tours will lead you on a virtual tour featuring some of the fascinating history of Bayview Cemetery including filmed footage and historical photographs. Founded in 1887 when the town of Whatcom purchased [...]More Details
Feb 11, 2021	Whatcom READS: Technology and Social Justice Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Whatcom READS hosts free community events that reflect themes found in each year’s selected title. This year’s community one-read selection is “Washington Black” by Esi Edugyan. To reflect the themes of race and belonging, Whatcom READS welcomes author, scholar, and [...]More Details
Feb 20, 2021	Whatcom READS: What It's Like to be a Bird Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Whatcom READS hosts free community events that reflect themes found in each year's selected title. This year's community one-read selection is "Washington Black" by Esi Edugyan. T Explore the theme of illustration and the natural world, Whatcom READS and Village [...]More Details
Feb 25, 2021	Whatcom READS: I'll Fly Away Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Whatcom READS hosts free community events that reflect themes found in each year’s selected title. This year’s community one-read selection is “Washington Black” by Esi Edugyan. To reflect the themes of race and belonging and to honor the voices of [...]More Details
Mar 3, 2021	Mysterious Markers Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Kolby LaBree of the Good Time Girls Bellinghistory Tours returns to lead another amazing virtual tour, this time of the famous “Fairhaven Markers.” You may have seen them placed around Harris Avenue and beyond in Bellingham’s Historic Fairhaven District, with [...]More Details