Previous Events
First Friday Art Walk
Join us for this FREE after hours event at the Museum! Come see our exhibits, enjoy snacks and libations, and learn some Bainbridge Island history.
2025 Founders Tournament
Presented by the Bainbridge History Museum, the 6th Annual Bainbridge Island Founders Tournament is coming to the island August 13-17, 2025! Help us celebrate the viral sport where it was invented 60 years ago!
Spectators can watch for FREE - from the first serve to the last matches - at Battle Point Park on Bainbridge Island. There will be vendors, hospitality tents, and food trucks. Battle Point Park has an adjacent playground - plus there’s amazing shopping and eating throughout the island - so bring the kids.
RISE Pickleball Camp
RISE Pickleball Camp
Join Rob Davidson at RISE Pickleball Camp’s most popular destination!
This 2-day RISE Pickleball Camp (August 11-12, 2025) is designed to help the 3.0 - 3.5+ players improve their game by focusing on fundamental strategies and mechanics that you will need to reduce unforced errors and improve consistency in their game at the Bainbridge Island Battle Point Park Founders Courts.
RISE Pickleball Camp
RISE Pickleball Camp
Join Rob Davidson at RISE Pickleball Camp’s most popular destination!
This 2-day RISE Pickleball Camp (August 8-9, 2025) is designed to help the 3.0 - 3.5+ players improve their game by focusing on fundamental strategies and mechanics that you will need to reduce unforced errors and improve consistency in their game at the Bainbridge Island Battle Point Park Founders Courts.
First Friday Art Walk
Join us for this FREE after hours event at the Museum! Come see our exhibits, enjoy snacks and libations, and learn some Bainbridge Island history.
History Huddle - Suquamish Museum
Join us July 24th to learn about the Suquamish Museum and culture with our speaker - Suquamish Museum Director Lisa Jackson!
This program is FREE so come and join us for snacks and libations. Space is limited so RSVP today!
Set Sail Into History
Join us for an unforgettable cruise around beautiful Bainbridge Island, where its history will come to life right before your eyes! As we glide through scenic waters, dynamic and engaging speakers will share captivating stories, local legends, and fascinating insights into the history that shaped the island’s unique character. From tales of early settlers to its rich Indigenous heritage, you'll experience Bainbridge Island like never before. It’s the perfect blend of discovery, storytelling, and fun—all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Puget Sound. Come aboard and set sail into history!
Fourth of July
Join us in celebrating the Fourth of July! Keep an eye out around town because you just might see some traveling schoolhouses!
History Huddle - Station S
Join us June 26th to learn about the famous Station S here on Bainbridge Island with our speaker - retired CIA historian Gary Keeley!
This program is FREE so come and join us for snacks and libations. Space is limited so RSVP today!
First Friday Art Walk
Join us for this FREE after hours event at the Museum! Come see our exhibits, enjoy snacks and libations, and learn some Bainbridge Island history.
Island Center Cemetery Cleanup Day
Help us restore and care for our community’s history by joining our Island Center Cemetery Cleanup Day on Saturday, May 24. We’ll be clearing debris, cleaning headstones, and ensuring the cemetery remains a respectful resting place.
Bring glove and pruning shears - water and snacks will be provided!
This is a great opportunity to give back, enjoy the outdoors, and honor those who came before us.
Space is limited, please register for free for the 12pm-2pm shift, the 10am - 12pm shift is full.
History Huddle - Bainbridge Gardens
Join us May 15th to learn about the legacy of this beloved Bainbridge Island family business with our speaker, Donna Harui!
This program is FREE so come and join us for snacks and libations. Space is limited so RSVP today!
First Friday Art Walk
Join us for this FREE after hours event at the Museum! Come see our exhibits, enjoy snacks and libations, and learn some Bainbridge Island history.
History Huddle - Yama
Join us April 10th to learn about one of Bainbridge Island's earliest Japanese settlements and its ongoing archaeological research!
This program is SOLD OUT. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
History Huddle - 100% Project
Join us March 13th to learn about an amazing women-led history and preservation project on Bainbridge Island!
This program is FREE so come and join us for snacks and libations.
This event is sold out.
History Huddle - Love Stories
In honor of Valentine's Day, join us February 20th for a night of Bainbridge Island love stories!
This program is FREE so come and join us for snacks and libations. Space is limited so RSVP today!
Annual Meeting
Join us for the Bainbridge History Museum’s Annual Meeting!
Come learn about all that has been happening at the Museum and hear from this year’s speaker - world-renowned architect Johnpaul Jones.
New Year, New Exhibit Social
As a thanks to our volunteers and board members for all of your hard work, please join us as we celebrate the arrival of 2025 and the opening of Exposure - our new Bucey Gallery exhibit!
Member Exclusive: Exhibit Opening
Lindsay Ogles, Director of Exhibits and Engagement, will enlighten Members on the vital role of photography and photographers in documenting and preserving the history of Bainbridge Island.
From evolving techniques and technologies to capturing the essence of everyday life, photography has played a crucial part in shaping our understanding of the island's people, places, and events.
Join us as we delve into the world of photography, with new insights and artifacts on display throughout the year.
History Huddle - Hall Brothers
Join us on December 12th for a night of shipbuilding history as we dive into the Hall Brothers shipbuilding operations on Bainbridge Island. See rarely displayed original archival records from the Hall Brothers!
This program is FREE so come and join us for snacks and libations as we highlight this vital part of our local history. Space is limited so RSVP today!
History Huddle - Home Cooked
Join us on November 21st for a night of historical recipes and home cooked memories! In honor of upcoming holidays, food remains central not only to family and friends, but to local history too. As we bid farewell to our lobby display (A Bite Out of History), we invite you to come and swap recipes and bring some of your own dishes to share!
This program is FREE so come and join us for snacks and libations as we celebrate the upcoming holidays. Space is limited so RSVP today!
History Huddle - Beyond the Grave
Join us on October 23rd for a night of tales from beyond the grave as our panelists share spooky stories from our Island’s history and dive into their favorite Bainbridge Island cemeteries!
This program is FREE so come and join us for snacks and libations as we settle into spooky season. Space is limited so RSVP today!
Turn Back Time - 1980s Prom!
Join us as we Turn Back Time to the 1980s and step into an immersive prom on Bainbridge Island. Eat, drink, and dance the night away with our open bar, upscale school days favorites, and outrageous 80s music.
2024 Founders Tournament
On behalf of the entire Museum team, thank you to everyone who came out to the Founders Tournament last week at Battle Point Park.
Set Sail Into History
Thank you for all those who joined us on July 21 for our Set Sail Into History Event.