Claquato Cemetery

09/03/2026

Claquato Church Renovation Update
The work on the outside of the historic Claquato Church is well underway!
Right now, the focus is on some of the most important—and least glamorous—parts of the restoration: carefully removing layers of old paint, repairing damaged siding, and replacing boards that can no longer be saved.
As the paint comes off, we're getting a much better look at the condition of the original wood underneath. Each section has to be evaluated individually so that as much historic material as possible can be preserved, while making the necessary repairs to protect the building for many years to come.
It may not look like much of a transformation yet, but this is an important step in bringing the church back to a condition worthy of its history.
More progress photos to come as the work continues!

08/05/2026

A little piece of Claquato has made its way to the WSFDA Annual Convention this week at the beautiful Swinomish Casino in Anacortes.
The Claquato Church is hosting an information booth, sharing the history of this remarkable 1858 landmark and highlighting the preservation work currently underway to protect it for future generations.
It's been wonderful reconnecting with so many familiar faces and friends from across the state. One of the highlights has been Contessa King's informative presentation on restorative art. Her knowledge, passion, and impeccable craftsmanship are truly inspiring. We've also enjoyed visiting with our friends at Raise for Rowyn, who have a booth at the convention.
We're grateful for the opportunity to share the story of this special piece of our community's history and connect with others who are passionate about preservation and service.

07/08/2026

We're excited to share that the official Claquato Church website is now live!

As restoration work continues, the website will be the best place to learn about the church's history, current preservation efforts, project updates, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to support the restoration.

Whether you've visited the church for years or are just discovering this Lewis County landmark, we invite you to take a look and follow along as this special piece of our community's history is preserved for future generations.

Visit:

Claquato Church ~ Est. 1858 Who we areThe Claquato Heritage Association is a nonprofit organization committed to the preservation, restoration, and stewardship of the historic Claquato Church. Through community partnerships, education, and historical preservation, we strive to protect this landmark....

06/26/2026

Another exciting step in the restoration of the historic Claquato Church.
This week, multiple trees were removed and others were thinned to improve the health of the property, increase sunlight and airflow, and better showcase the church. A big thank you to the expertise of Hatchet Man Tree Service LLC for their excellent work and care throughout the project.
With that phase complete, work will soon move on to a new perimeter fence, paint removal, building repairs, and eventually a fresh coat of paint.
We're excited to see this preservation project continue moving forward, one step at a time!

05/23/2026

The cemetery office has flags available for a donation and a limited number of floral vase arrangements for $15. Stop in and say Hi!

05/15/2026

This Memorial Day, Claquato Cemetery marks 170 years as we invite the community to gather in remembrance and honor.

05/01/2026

Happy May Day! We’re pleased to share that the Claquato Church will be open to visitors Memorial Day Weekend.

04/10/2026

We’re excited to share that the new roof at the Claquato Church is nearing completion! This was a critical project, and thanks to the support of several generous donors—along with significant funding from the cemetery—we were able to address it before any major issues arose.
A special thank you to Christian's Roofing for taking on this careful and important work.
We’re glad to see this project coming together and appreciate everyone who helped make it happen. Stay tuned for Phase 2—siding and paint!