Preserving Woodinville’s History
Together, we’re preserving Woodinville’s history one story at a time.
Step Into Woodinville’s Story
Explore. Connect.
Discover the stories that shaped Woodinville inside the Heritage Museum at the DeYoung House, a beautifully preserved 1931 Dutch Colonial home built by John and Ellen DeYoung.
Just minutes from the wineries, our volunteer-run museum features rotating exhibits, artifacts, and photographs that bring local history to life.
Step in, explore, and connect with the community’s past—and the Woodinville we’re building today.
Latest Exhibits
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Celebrating Molbak’s Story
Celebrate the story of Molbak’s and its lasting place in Woodinville’s community memory. Through photographs, artifacts, and shared stories, visitors can remember the sights, colors, and experiences that made Molbak’s feel special: rows of plants, holiday displays, expert advice, and the sense of possibility in bringing something home to grow.
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Norm’s Resort
Explore the story of Norm’s Resort, a beloved local destination that once welcomed families, visitors, and community members for recreation and connection. Through photographs, artifacts, and local memories, visitors can glimpse a time when Woodinville’s landscape offered quiet retreats, open space, and simple pleasures.
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The History of Local Schools
Learn about the story of education in the Woodinville area, from early schoolhouses and rural classrooms to the growing school communities that helped shape generations of local families. Through historic photographs, memorabilia, and stories, visitors can see how education reflected Woodinville’s growth over time.
Our Mission
We connect our community across past, present, and future by preserving the DeYoung House, our collections, and community stories, and sharing them through welcoming exhibits, learning, and partnerships.
Woodinville Heritage Society & Museum
DeYoung House
The Woodinville Heritage Society preserves and shares the stories that make Woodinville unique. Founded in 1975, we are dedicated to collecting, protecting, and interpreting the people, places, and events that shaped our community—from the pioneer homesteads of Ira and Susan Woodin to the vibrant city we know today.
Our museum, located in the historic DeYoung House, offers exhibits that bring local history to life through photographs, artifacts, and personal stories. Whether you’ve lived here for decades or just moved to town, you’ll discover how Woodinville grew from farmland and logging trails into a thriving hub of innovation, wineries, and community spirit.