The San Juan County Land Bank invites the public to view the Tharald Historic Homestead on Shaw Island on Saturday, Nov. 20 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Boyd Pratt, architectural historian, will be available to provide historical background on the homestead, which appears in the National Register of Historic Places and is protected by an Historic Preservation Easement held by the San Juan County Land Bank.

The privately owned Tharald Homestead is a pioneer farm on the west side of Shaw Island. It serves as a significant example of early Scandinavian settlement and “Nordic” style architecture within Washington State. It’s one of the best and oldest examples of its kind to survive in San Juan County.

For information on the property tour and driving directions call the Land Bank Administrative office at 378-4402 or email judyc@rockisland.com.