Built in 2007, ʔaʔkʷustəŋáwtxʷ House of Learning, Peninsula College Longhouse was the first longhouse in the nation built on a community college campus. The Longhouse was created in collaboration with six area Tribes: Hoh, Quileute, Makah, Port Gamble S’Klallam, Jamestown S’Klallam, and Lower Elwha Klallam. The Longhouse builds bridges of understanding and knowledge among Tribes, students, educators, and visitors by establishing a special place for all students and community members to meet, study, and interact. The Longhouse serves as a cultural and educational resource for understanding, honoring, and sharing.
The Longhouse Art Gallery features rotating exhibits and provides a space for artists to share their work, traditions, and culture with Peninsula College students, faculty, staff, community members, and visitors. Tribal artwork is featured throughout the Peninsula College campus. For more information, contact longhouse@pencol.edu or (360) 417-7992.