Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary summer with an evening cruise aboard the Steamer Virginia V.
Join Ed Brown, Head Docent of the Virginia V Foundation, and learn about the fabled Puget Sound Mosquito Fleet. Hear exciting tales of steamboat races, shipwrecks, and dockside brawls!
Boarding will begin at 6:30pm. Please board by 6:55pm at the latest to ensure a prompt departure. There will be no late boarding.
Please note: The SS Virginia V ship is not ADA compliant, but does its best to accommodate visitors with mobility needs. For more specifics on the layout of the vessel, email [email protected].
Tickets for this program will be available for purchase soon.
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