The Ocean Shores Library applied for and was granted from the Secretary of State – Washington State Library and the Institute of Museum and Library Services a 1-year grant to orally record the early history of Ocean Shores.
A dedicated group of 5 volunteers worked with the Ocean Shores Library and the State Library to approach 21 community citizens that had glorious stories and historical tales of Ocean Shores past to excitedly share.
These fabulous recollections, in their own words, can be listened to on the State Library website:
or specifically –www.washingtonruralheritage.org/digital/search/searchterm/ocean%20shores%20oral%20histories
This eye-opening adventure and detailed history is a slice of life that will be listened to and enjoyed for generations to come. You can listen, and see for yourself (Historic photos also available on this site) what the bustle was all about. Enjoy!
Oral Histories conducted by Ocean Shores Public Library and Coastal Interpretive Center.
This project support by a grant from the Washington State Library with funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.