# Event Details

- **Event Name**: WCHS Presents:  Older Than You Are! History of the Horseshoe Saloon/Smokeshop/Cafe
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 08 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Kolby LaBree presents research into the origins of Bellingham’s Horseshoe Café, whose sign boasts “Since 1886.” Hear the story of the Horseshoe’s survival through many decades, owners, and locations, functioning as everything from a saloon to a “smoke shop,” to the diner and lounge with mid-century vibes we are familiar with today.  

Programs are held in the Roeder Home, located at 2600 Sunset Drive in Bellingham. Street parking plus accessible parking at the rear of the building. There is room for 50 people to sit in the presentation room.

The Whatcom County Historical Society offers regular programming on the second Thursday of the month, from October - April. All Thursday programs are entirely free and open to the public. Check in with WCHS to learn about upcoming presentations or propose a future topic.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bellingham/wchs-presents-older-than-you-are-history-of-the-horseshoe-saloon-smokeshop-cafe/200029439128857
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- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 29

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bellingham
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Roeder Home
- **lat**: 48.765977794958
- **long**: -122.47917516653
- **full address**: Roeder Home, 2651 Broadway St, Bellingham, WA 98225, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is WCHS Presents:  Older Than You Are! History of the Horseshoe Saloon/Smokeshop/Cafe being held?
  - **A:** WCHS Presents:  Older Than You Are! History of the Horseshoe Saloon/Smokeshop/Cafe takes place on Thu, 08 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 08 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Roeder Home, 2651 Broadway St, Bellingham, WA 98225, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing WCHS Presents:  Older Than You Are! History of the Horseshoe Saloon/Smokeshop/Cafe?
  - **A:** WCHS Presents:  Older Than You Are! History of the Horseshoe Saloon/Smokeshop/Cafe is organized by Whatcom County Historical Society.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** WCHS Presents:  Older Than You Are! History of the Horseshoe Saloon/Smokeshop/Cafe is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bellingham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If WCHS Presents:  Older Than You Are! History of the Horseshoe Saloon/Smokeshop/Cafe sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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