About Port Gamble

How it began

The story began in 1853, when two strong-willed and smart businessmen: Andrew Jackson Pope and Frederick Talbot, from East Machias, Maine ventured west aboard the steamship Oregon.

Whether a history buff or a curious visitor, the Port Gamble Museum has something for everyone. Stroll through actual furnished settings and experience the dynamic story of Port Gamble. Learn about the founders of this National Historic Landmark and the lives of those who lived, worked and played here and helped write its story. There are many heirlooms, artifacts, and photographs  from the early 1800′s.