The
community of Port Townsend is as varied as the geography that
surrounds it. From recreation in the Olympic Mountains to drama
at the downtown theatre, the reflection of life here is both
connected to the land and to the people. Discovery Bay, the
Strait of Juan de Fuca and Port Townsend Bay surround the city
as it sits at the northeast end of the Quimper Peninsula. It
is the seat of Jefferson County. It is an ecletic community
of artists, long-time residents, boat folks and those looking
to avoid the standard cookie cutter places to the east. The
politics are contentious, because everyone is right, of course.
The music and theatre scene are thriving, and there are many
hidden gems in the visual arts, writing and poetry of the area.
Historically, PT was a major seaport in the 1800's, and most
of that eras' original architecture has remained. Port Townsend
is one of only three Victorian seaports in the U.S. on the National
Historic Register. –
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Ancestral Spirits Gallery
is loccated in the landmark Waterman Katz building on the corner
of Water and Quincy Streets in Port Townsend's National
Historic District.
