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HomeMy WebLinkAbout052726 - May Ship's LogALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. What's going on along our saltwater shores ⚓ <https://mcusercontent.com/907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058/images/07ea115f-98cf-147d-d095-7d18ac95380b.png> May 2026 Welcome to your monthly update from the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area! In this edition, in honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, we're highlighting some of our favorite AANHPI stories from across Washington's maritime world. Oyster farmers, waterfront union organizers, military veterans, modern port leaders: Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have shaped this state's relationship with the water in ways that often go untold. We hope you'll dig into the stories, photos, oral histories, and interviews below. And don't miss the events calendar at the bottom—there's a lot happening on the water this month! <https://mcusercontent.com/907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058/images/17d0847b-9a5e-7138-9c41-35b804a28dc2.jpeg> Filipinos and Washington's Waterfront Meet sailors, cannery workers, cooks, and families in this virtual exhibit. Online Exhibit <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=1579d125f5&e=caffb2252c> <https://mcusercontent.com/907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058/images/bb12c859-26c9-a768-b952-1a20c7b51cc6.jpg> Tides and Tenacity Japanese immigrants transformed Washington's oyster industry into what it is today—and faced extraordinary odds doing it. Learn How <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=2a300c6337&e=caffb2252c> <https://mcusercontent.com/907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058/images/de99a71b-b1e1-29ee-9e48-17e340b42560.jpg> Women on the Waterfront: Tong Zhu In 1990, Tong arrived from China with $21. Today, she's a leader of the Northwest Seaport Alliance. Read More <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=7919aa0f8d&e=caffb2252c> <https://mcusercontent.com/907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058/images/a2308492-db68-8259-44ed-3cf91b9f1b33.jpeg> Japanese-American Voices from Bainbridge Dive into extraordinary oral histories from the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community. Listen Now <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=fac5472867&e=caffb2252c> Upcoming Maritime Heritage Events Free Summer Tours of Browns Point Lighthouse <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=5c304f42f5&e=caffb2252c> Every Saturday through September 5, 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Tacoma * Points Northeast Historical Society offers free weekly tours of the Browns Point Lighthouse Lightkeeper's Cottage, 1905 Boathouse, and Heritage Gardens every Saturday through Labor Day weekend. A wonderful outing for history lovers and families alike! Taste of Tourism: Visit Bellingham's Annual Meeting <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=f98241ff2a&e=caffb2252c> Wednesday, May 27, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Bellingham * Visit Bellingham hosts its annual meeting with networking, regional cuisine sampling, and a presentation on the state of tourism in Whatcom County. CIC Summer Kick-off Celebration <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=0ed32be9ac&e=caffb2252c> Thursday, May 28, 4:00 pm, Ocean Shores * The Coastal Interpretive Center hosts a family-friendly summer kick-off celebration featuring CIC leadership and special guests from the Cascadia Research Collaborative. Liberty Bay Festival <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=7787ad6605&e=caffb2252c> Friday - Sunday, May 29 - 31, Poulsbo * The Poulsbo Historical Society, Maritime Museum, and the Port of Poulsbo present this multi-day waterfront celebration of maritime heritage, local arts, and community spirit! This year's centerpiece is the historic Virginia V steamship, docked at Poulsbo Marina for public tours, educational programs, and VIP cruises. 70/48 Launch Party <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=6f71b8ec43&e=caffb2252c> Friday, May 29, 7:00 pm, Tacoma * Foss Waterway Seaport hosts the launch party for the 70/48 race, where human-powered boats of every kind set off on a 48-hour journey traveling 70 miles north to Port Townsend. Come watch the fleet of rowers, paddlers, and pedalers hit the water in spectacular fashion. Kopachuck State Park Beach Monitoring <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=81c8dbda29&e=caffb2252c> Monday, June 1, 10:30 am - 3:00 pm, Gig Harbor * Washington State Parks and Harbor WildWatch collect data from Kopachuck's beaches twice a year to track how shorelines change over time. Join this citizen science effort to help monitor the impacts of natural and human-induced events on South Sound beaches. Marine Workshop: Current in the Water! Shorepower, Marinas, and How to Protect Your Vessel and Your Crew <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=8a87ba5cd9& e=caffb2252c> Thursday - Saturday, June 4 - 6, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Port Hadlock * The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding offers this three-day hands-on workshop combining foundational theory with practical marine systems training, open to all experience levels. Participants will gain real-world knowledge applicable to recreational and professional marine environments. Paint & Sip at Squalicum Harbor <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=16333016a4&e=caffb2252c> Friday, June 5, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Bellingham * Bellingham SeaFeast hosts a relaxed evening of step-by-step painting with wine and seafood nibbles, led by local artist and SeaFeast Executive Director Kevin Coleman. Annual Port Angeles Maritime Festival <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=7b164ec78f&e=caffb2252c> Saturday, June 6, 12:00 - 8:00 pm, Port Angeles * The Port of Port Angeles hosts this family-friendly annual festival celebrating maritime careers with live music, local food, and fun activities at Port Angeles Boathaven. HullRaiser: Bash and Fundraiser <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=c5d9da554e&e=caffb2252c> Saturday, June 6, 5:00 pm, Port Hadlock * The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding hosts a festive evening on its eight-acre campus featuring boat shop tours, food and cocktails, a live auction, games, and a fundraising program. Salish Sea Day 2026 at Deception Pass State Park <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=9ad908526b&e=caffb2252c> Saturday, June 6, 12:00 - 4:00 pm, Oak Harbor * Washington State Parks celebrates Salish Sea Day with the Samish and Swinomish Tribes, featuring Tribal canoe culture, canoe journeys, weaving demonstrations, and traditional food preparation. A meaningful day of cultural sharing at one of the region's most stunning parks. Fort Worden BioBlitz <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=d5ac456b1e&e=caffb2252c> Saturday - Sunday, June 6 - 7, 6:30 am - 9:30 pm, Port Townsend * Washington State Parks invites the public to help document wildlife, plants, and fungi across Fort Worden's trails, beaches, and historic gun batteries. Canoe Families Celebration at Millersylvania State Park <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=8841e36061&e=caffb2252c> Sunday, June 7, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Olympia * The Chehalis, Nisqually, Puyallup, and Skokomish River Road Canoe Families partner with Washington State Parks to offer free canoe rides in traditional Tribal wood dugout canoes, cultural displays, children's activities, and a shared traditional meal. Seattle Dragon Boat Festival <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=23cb95ce4a&e=caffb2252c> Saturday, June 13, Seattle * The Seattle Flying Dragons host this exciting annual dragon boat racing festival on Seattle's waterways. Check the website for full schedule and location details. Day of Service: Riverside Memorial Park Cleanup <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=4958231823&e=caffb2252c> Saturday, June 13, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Seattle * The Southwest Seattle Historical Society and A Cleaner Alki invite volunteers to help care for historic Riverside Memorial Park, dedicated to the neighborhood's early immigrant residents. Race to Alaska (R2AK) Ruckus <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=28205d47b2&e=caffb2252c> Saturday, June 13, 3:00 - 7:00 pm, Port Townsend * Northwest Maritime hosts this pre-race celebration sending off R2AK competitors on their long, wet journey north, with dozens of race boats on display, food and drinks, live music, and even tattoos. Come put faces to the adventurers you'll be tracking on the race screen! International Soccer Celebration: Public Sail & Free Boating Day <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=04709e4a52&e=caffb2252c> Sunday, June 14, 1:00 - 4:30 pm, Seattle * The Center for Wooden Boats hosts a special Public Sail celebrating the international soccer tournament, taking passengers out on Lake Union aboard a variety of historic and traditional vessels. Registration begins at 1:00 pm and is first-come, first-served. Penrose Point State Park Beach Monitoring <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=80ee5001b3&e=caffb2252c> Wednesday, June 17, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Lakebay * Washington State Parks and Harbor WildWatch collect data from Penrose Point's beaches to track how shorelines change over time and the impact of natural or human-induced events. Join this twice-yearly citizen science effort in the South Sound. Kite Festival at Birch Bay State Park <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=94a661856d&e=caffb2252c> Saturday - Sunday, June 20 - 21, times vary daily, Blaine * Washington State Parks hosts this free weekend kite festival for the whole family, with kites soaring over the bay, crafts, and family-friendly entertainment. Admiral District Walking Tour <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=161e815ff5&e=caffb2252c> Every third Saturday, June 20 - September, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Seattle * The Southwest Seattle Historical Society leads this limited-run historic walking tour through the heart of the Admiral District's local businesses and public institutions, culminating in a visit to the Washington State Black Legacy Institute. How Tall Ships Connected Whidbey to the World <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=9ec57cfd29&e=caffb2252c> Wednesday, June 24, 4:00 - 5:30 pm, Freeland * Visit Freeland Library to explore how tall ships connected Whidbey Island to global markets during the age of exploration, trade, and cultural exchange. Presenter Garry Heinrich brings over a decade of experience as a West Coast tall ship captain to the conversation. Steamship Sunday Public Cruise <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=4bd280b263&e=caffb2252c> Sunday, June 28, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Seattle * Free one-hour cruises around Lake Union on the historic Virginia V give passengers a chance to see the historic steam engine at work and enjoy the water. No pre-registration required. This cruise was made free by the support from 4Culture and the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area. Interested in sharing your event or program in a future issue of this newsletter? Maritime Washington partners have the opportunity to add to this list! Visit our website <https://preservewa.us2.lis t-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=1e39b05d89&e=caffb2252c> to learn how to become a partner. 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