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 About
Oak Harbor
In 1850 the Irish began to settle into the Oak Harbor area with the Dutch following
in the 1890's. In 1941 the U.S. Navy began to establish its presence near Oak Harbor.
Since then the growth and changes of mission of the Naval Air Station, along with
the economic growth of the Northwest Washington, changed the quiet country town
of 600 into a beautiful waterfront community of over 20,000.
Oak Harbor's small town flavor continues to be displayed in the numerous annual
celebrations. The Irish paint the town green in March, and the Dutch fill the town
with tulips the last weekend of April during the annual Holland Happening celebration.
Patriotism soars and flags abound on the 4th of July celebrating the strong alliance
between the community and the Navy. Whidbey Island Race Week, held each year in
July, has been rated among the top 20 yachting regattas in the world.
When visiting Oak Harbor don't miss our old downtown, the original commercial center
of Oak Harbor, where historic turn-of-the century buildings, parks, a full service
marina, and beaches are enhanced by panoramic views of the Cascade Range and the
Olympic Mountains.
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