Admission to the Island County Historical Society & Museum in Coupeville this month is free, or rather, on museum member and volunteer Jackie Feusier.

Feusier had the idea last year to sponsor the month of April in honor of her birthday. The contribution means visitors of all ages and categories get in the door free of charge.

“We saw a pretty dramatic increase in museum visitors last April, thanks to Jackie’s idea,” wrote Director Rick Castellano said. “Visitors from all over the world wrote happy birthday messages in our guestbook, and were really tickled by Jackie’s generosity.”

Feusier decided to repeat last year’s birthday gift again this year, because in her words “all museums should be free to everyone.” Feusier said she realizes that reality may dictate otherwise, but for the month of April, “My birthday wish can come true.”