Letter from Christine Satterlee
Dear Friends, Members & Supporters,
This past year has been challenging for all of us and especially our community. We are cautiously making plans now for this coming year as we hopefully round the corner on the pandemic and become fully operational in 2021. But first, I want to express our shared gratitude and appreciation for the extraordinary legacy Mari Philips has left as founding Museum member and Board Chair these last three decades. Under her guiding hand the Museum flourished and the seeds were planted for what was to become Worthington Park. Mari, along with Larry McKeehan, had the remarkable vision of having the Museum purchase the Hamilton-Worthington House and land from Eilleen Worthington. Generous grants (both public and private), donations from across our community and the nation, along with a huge amount of volunteers and professionals have created a one-of-a-kind events centre with a fully restored Victorian mansion, an outdoor performance theatre, acres of beautiful grounds, and a Museum at its core.
Can you believe we are now in November of 2020? Where do we go from here?
As your new Chairperson, I have some new ideas, some new ways of doing the work that needs to be done so we can open our Museum and mansion doors when the time is safe for all to congregate again. I am lucky to have such a well-oiled machine behind me – with dedicated volunteers who continue to be wonderful guides. I have met with each Board Member to gather ideas and comments on how we can best move forward. We actually conducted our first virtual Board meeting this month. Yes, we Zoomed! While not our preferred way to meet – it served.
We have been in the process of updating our by-laws with the intent to better align our organization to our operations. We’re also reviewing and updating our business and strategic plans to best ensure we will be prepared for hosting overnight stays at the mansion as well as special public and private events throughout Worthington Park in the years to come.
Linked here is a PDF copy of a recent article published in Fjord Magazine (link opens in a new tab) that I believe will bring you up to date on what we’ve accomplished together and where we are going.
What I would like to leave you with is an appeal for your increased participation in this wonderful community undertaking. Museum membership is the engine of our progress through good times and bad. Please consider renewing your membership or making a sustaining donation – and asking your friends and neighbors to join us. We will be reaching out to you in the months ahead for volunteer opportunities – please consider committing as you can. While there may be some uncertainty ahead in what we will be able to accomplish together in 2021 – we are planning now to be ready to put our best foot forward. The recent Scarecrow Contest we hosted in front of the mansion demonstrated we can keep our community safe and still have fun! The community involvement far exceeded our expectations. I encourage you to stay abreast of our future plans by visiting our website: Worthingtonparkquilcene.org.
I will endeavor to keep you all well informed as to the ongoing planning at the Museum and future Worthington Park events. I ask that you consider participating in those efforts. We need your ideas and commitment.
With gratitude,
Christine Satterlee
The Quilcene Historical Museum is a recipient of the 2020 Mary P. Johnson Historic Preservation Award.
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Public Events
Concerts, Parties, and More
Worthington Park is a popular place for events open to the public. There is something for everyone!
Private Events
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Planning an event? From family reunions and outdoor picnics, to weddings, concerts, and more. Worthington Park is the place.
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Our Rich History
Learn more about Quilcene, Washingon’s local history, as well as the surrounding areas at the Quilcene Historical Museum.
Unique, Historical Event Center
Worthington Park’s infrastructure provides ideal settings for special events throughout the year for our community as well as visitors from outside the county, state, and nation. Our vision is to integrate these unique features into a multi-functional event center to attract increased numbers of visitors as it educates, entertains, and enriches. We expect to become fully operational this year, and “open our doors” upon completion of the interior restoration and supporting infrastructure. Our facilities continue to attract an increasing number of visitors supporting our goals of building the local economy by attracting new events and tourism.
Worthington Park has everything necessary to host the event of your dreams. You can host an event or a party at the Linger Longer stage and meadow, next to the historic barn, beside the tranquil pond and scenic river, or even in the forested area along the CK Birkenfeld Trail. The 10 acre grounds include the outdoor stage with space for parking, event vendors, or anything else you can imagine to make your event successful.
The Worthington Mansion was built in 1892 and contains 17 rooms, rises to 3 stories, and is capped by a magnificent Late Victorian, French 2nd Empire Mansard roof – creating a generous amount of unique interior space for events of all kinds, from intimate parties to corporate retreats.
Worthington Park is a Property of the Quilcene Historical Museum, a 501(c)3 organization.
Upcoming Events
Worthington Park hosts many public events – including concerts, community festivals, fundraisers, and more.
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No events are scheduled due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, please check back later.
In the News
Recipient of Preservation Award
The Quilcene Historical Museum, governing entity of Worthington Park, is one of two recipients of the 2020 Mary P. Johnson Historic Preservation Award. Find the links to news articles in our blog post.
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Articles in Tracing the Fjord
We are once more featured in Tracing the Fjord; two articles in the Winter 2020 issue. The link will take you to our blog post for more details. You will also find links to the articles there.
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Articles in the Leader
Read the articles about the 2020 Scarecrow contest – find the links on our blog post.
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Article in Tracing the Fjord
We are featured in the Fall 2020 issue of Tracing the Fjord Magazine, now available. The article covers the current status of the mansion’s restoration. Tracing the Fjord may be read online by clicking the link below. The link opens in a new tab and will take you directly to our article.
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Article in the Peninsula Daily News
The conditional use permit is in progress for converting the Worthington Mansion into a full event center.
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Magazine Article
Read about the progress we’ve made in restoring the Worthington Mansion, its history, and our plans for the future – in the Spring 2019 issue of Living on the Peninsula magazine.
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