This logging town established in 1853 is a National Historic site and until 1995, was the oldest continuously operating sawmill in North America
. The homes and buildings have preserved their 19th century charm with rolling green fields that speak of a simpler time. I think it may be impossible to not feel happy in this beautiful, peaceful corner of the peninsula. This is a growing community with new businesses coming every year, including a Tea Room, General Store, Quilt Shop, Antiques and Kayak rentals. Port Gamble hosts a number of
Events, attracting hundreds of guests every year for the Medieval Faire, Civil War Re-Enactments and spooky Ghost Walks. A Sunday Farmers and Antique Market runs May-October. For the history buffs, you might be interested in finding the grave of the first US Navy man killed in battle in the NW. For those of you planning your dream wedding click
here. I hope you will come here at least once or whenever you need a Picket-Fence-Fix.
Streets lined with old Maples, Elms and Picket Fences
The Welcoming Water Towers
For those Girls Days
To satisfy any craving: ice cream on summer days, coffee on winter days,
the new
cafe for any day and a gift shop to browse in between.
Old Glory
Directions
For North Sounders: take the
Kingston ferry.
Mid Sounders: the
Bainbridge or
Bremerton ferry.
South Sounders: go for a drive.
Those of you without GPS, click
here.
