Pacific Northwest Olympic Peninsula Community Museum

Website: Pacific Northwest Olympic Peninsula Community Museum

Project Synopsis

Northwestern Olympic Peninsula communities and  the University of Washington worked together to create this web-based museum to showcase aspects of the rich history and culture of the region.

People Involved

• City of Forks
• Clallam County Historical Society
• Forks Timber Museum
• Hoh Tribe
• Makah Cultural and Research Center
• Museum of History & Industry
• National Park Service, West District
• North Olympic Library System
• Peninsula College
• Preston Gates & Ellis
• Quileute Tribe
• Quillayute Valley School District
• University of Washington Center for the Study of the Pacific Northwest
• University of Washington Educational Partnerships and Learning Technologies
• University of Washington Libraries

Libraries Role

Provided project management and consulting services, especially from the Metadata Interest Group.  The Libraries designed and developed the website and also contributed resources.