Jacob Ebey House Visitor Contact Station is Open!
May through September, visit the Jacob Ebey House Thursdays - Sundays 10am - 4pm and learn about the life of early pioneers in Central Whidbey. Enjoy a .2 mile scenic walk to this historic home, staffed with knowledgeable volunteer docents.
More Info: 360-678-6084
Reserve Guided Walks & Talks
Join the Trust Board and National Park Service to experience the history, nature and beauty of Ebey's Lading National Historical Reserve. Programs are free, fun for people of all ages, and informative to both locals and visitors. Contact 360-678-6084 for details. Special tours can be arranged upon request.
Ongoing: Volunteer with Ebey's Reserve! We need your help - see Volunteer Opportunities for details.
Past Events
November 4 & 5 - 4th Ebey's Forever Conference
Experience Ebey's Reserve through field trips, workshops, music and food. Learn from the leading voices in local food production, historic preservation, and ecological health, and participate in the cooperative management of a changing rural community.
More Info: www.ebeysforever.com, 360-678-6084
Farm Exchange Project Workshop
Learn about the Farm Exchange Project in Ebey's Reserve where 305 acres of National Park Service owned farm land will be returned to private ownership with appropriate easement protections in place. 6:30 - 7:30 pm in the Reuble Barn at 593 Fort Casey Road.
July 19-August 12 - 3rd Annual Preservation Field School
Calling volunteers - join us to learn historic building techniques, contribute to the preservation of the reserve, and have fun restoring a historic barn. The focus of the 2010 project is to complete the roof of the iconic Boyer Barn, possibly the oldest standing barn in Ebey's Reserve. Work parties are Monday - Thursday from July 19 - August 6. Contact Mark Preiss, 360-678-5787 e-mail us
Vote to Save the Ferry House on Ebey's Prairie
The historic Ferry House on Ebey's Prairie has been chosen under a highly competitive selection process as one of 25 finalists to compete for $1 million in funding for restoration and preservation. This is our own American idol for historic places around Puget Sound, and your vote counts! Vote today and every day until May 12 at www.partnersinpreservation.com and sign up for a daily reminder to vote at volunteerebeys@gmail.com.
Farms of Ebey's Reserve Photography Show - Seattle
The Farms of Ebey's Reserve are featured in a photography show at Wallflower in Seattle April 8 - May 10. Opening reception April 8, 5-8pm with West Seattle's art walk. Photography by Whidbey native, Amos Morgan.
More Information: www.wallflowercustomframing.com, www.amosmorgan.com.
May 2 - Ferry House, Open House - An Inside Perspective
Ever wonder about the old house in the middle of Ebey's Prairie? On Sunday, May 2 from 11am - 3pm, come see the Ferry House, inside and out and explore its unique history through food, music, tours, and live reproductions. One of the oldest houses in Washington State, the Ferry House was built in 1860 by Isaac Ebey's brother as an Inn to provide financial stability for Isaac's orphaned children and give new life to a land and family tarnished by a tragic past.
Ebey's Reserve 101 - A Training Opportunity
Ebey's and the Central Whidbey Chamber will host a unique partner training about this special place and how to connect and support visitors. On Thursday, March 18, 3-5pm at the Coupeville Rec Hall, explore Ebey's Reserve's history, significance and human connections to the land.
February 13, Saturday - Whidbey's Photography Book Signing to Support Ebey's Reserve
A BIG thanks to photographer, Denis Hill who sold 50 copies of his new book, Whidbey Island, The Jewel of Puget Sound from 11am - 3pm at Penn Cove Gallery in Coupeville. Hill donated $500 from book sales to support the Ebey's Forever Fund to preserve historic places in the Reserve. Cookies and coffee served. Penn Cove Gallery is at 9 Main Street.
January 16 - The Reserve's Historic Property Owners
From 9am - Noon at Au Sable, join other owners of historic structures in the Reserve to share stories about the challenges and benefits of owning old buildings.
