Ellisport history project approved for heritage museum exhibit

Published 11:39 am Tuesday, December 1, 2015

The Ellisport Project, comprised of a group of residents aiming to tell the story of Ellisport from its native people to its current role in island life, has been approved to display an exhibit in the Vashon-Maury Heritage Museum in 2017.

The group is currently focusing on what the exhibit will emphasize, securing designers and getting supplemental funding for the project.

In addition to the exhibit, the group is planning  a “Chautauqua-style” event and art show of Ellisport artists during the summer and hopes to reinstate the Ellisport Women’s Club.

The effort to preserve Ellisport history began earlier this year with a neighborhood meeting in October.

Activity committee meetings will begin in December; contact Carla Okigwe at 463-2855, Bruce Haulman at 463-6329, Linda Stemer at 463-3369 or Ron Irvine at 931-4703 for more information.