If you're interested in the history of the island, drop into the Historical Museum at 215 Ericksen Ave. NE. The above photo was taken of the old schoolhouse in its former location, now moved and expanded to downtown, an easy walk from the ferry dock.

If you've read Snow Falling on Cedars by island author David Guterson, you'll find lots of information here to illuminate the background which he drew on to create his fictional island, a combination of Bainbridge and the San Juans.