The Port Townsend Paper Mill – Past, Present, and Future

In 2021, The Jefferson County Historical Society and the Port Townsend Public Library teamed up with the City of Port Townsend, the Port Townsend Paper Mill, KPTZ 91.9, the Swan School, and other partners to present a suite of programming this winter all about the Mill – it’s history, economic and workforce impact, recycling practices, and of course its product – paper!
See below for the recordings of several of those events.

Speaker Series

One-hundred Years of History at the Port Townsend Paper Mill. presented by Kevin Scott, General Manager for the Port Townsend Paper Mill

Recorded Thursday, January 28 at 7:00 PM
CLICK HERE TO WATCH RECORDING

History and Operation of the Port Townsend Olympic Gravity Water System. Presented by Ian Jablonski, Water Resources Operations Manager for the City of Port Townsend

Recorded Thursday, February 25 at 7:00 PM:
CLICK HERE TO WATCH RECORDING

Oral History Radio Show with KPTZ

In Their Own Words: Mill Workers Past and Present – a one-hour broadcast featuring curated oral histories from the JCHS collection.
Broadcast on KPTZ: stream HERE.

Family Activities available at the Port Townsend Public Library

Papermill Complete Paper Making Kit

Recycle and make paper! Turn household wastepaper into usable handmade sheets – in minutes! Illustrated directions and quality supplies guarantee success for beginners on up. Easy to use, quick set up and clean up. Makes 10 sheets of paper at a time. All supplies are reusable. For kids 8+.

Available for borrow from the PT Public Library through their Unusual Items program. Click here to place on hold. 

Follow Your Nose Bingo Game by Sentosphere USA

Can you recognize that “Mill odor” anywhere? Play bingo with your nose! This game includes 30 vials with scents identified on the bottom, including floral, herbal, and fruit scents.

Available for borrow from the PT Public Library through their Unusual Items program. Click here to place on hold.