Camano Island has a lot of incredible history and a lot of people who are interested in it but, until recently, had nowhere to connect the two. The Camano City Schoolhouse Archive solves an information need for historians and genealogists on the island, as well as local people who have historic materials they want to donate. We’ve been able to establish the archive, build procedures, and train volunteers so archival work can continue for decades. Now, our space is open for any researcher, and our digital collection is growing every week - which connects people with Camano’s varied history.