“I am attacked by two very opposite sects: The scientists and the know-nothings. Both laugh at me, calling me the frog’s dancing master. But I know that I have discovered one of the greatest forces in nature.”
The Higginson Telephone
A tribute to that magical day when east met west, when the peal of an historic old bell in Philadelphia was heard all the way to San Francisco – the opening of the transcontinental telephone line.
Remembering Dr. Arlie Norman
Arlie was a tireless advocate for science education not just in the classroom, but in the community as well. “Arlie wanted SPARK to play an important role in support of science education,” remembers Jenkins. “He saw us not just as a museum, but a vehicle to engage young people in the wonders of science and invention.”
Thanks for your support!
Thank you to everyone who came out for our MLK Day of Service! We had over 20 volunteers from Americorp Vista and the community and our building looks better than ever. We could never do what we do without the dedication and support from our regular volunteers and the community. Your involvement keeps us inspired to be better …
Six must-do activities on Bay Street in Bellingham
Have you heard our parody song “Down on Bay Street”? It’s great background music for reading this post. Check it out: Bellingham is well-known among travelers for its incredible setting and lively, college-town vibe. Delicious restaurants pepper the downtown district, and it’s hard to beat the views of the waterfront from along Chuckanut Drive or the walking trail between Bellingham …
Why is THIS museum in Bellingham?
Alessandro Volta. Heinrich Hertz. Guglielmo Marconi. William Gilbert. Benjamin Franklin. Undoubtedly, at least some of these names are familiar. After all, these luminaries are among the most famous names in the development of radio and electricity. Believe it or not, the SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention in Bellingham houses original books or scientific papers by each of these men, in …