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HomeMy WebLinkAbout060225 - May Ships 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 2025 Welcome to the monthly newsletter from Maritime Washington! In this addition, we're excited to share a boatload of maritime experiences along Washington's saltwater shores to help you gear up for a fun-filled summer. This month, we invite you to explore Filipinos on Washington’s Waterfront <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=d5c2e09a2b&e=87155efd5d> , a new traveling and virtual exhibit highlighting over 100 years of Filipino history, labor, and community along Washington’s shorelines. This exhibit is available now online and at host sites in Seattle (Colman Dock) and Bremerton (Kitsap History Museum) —more destinations to come in the months ahead! For all our wooden boat fanatics out there, we’ve put together a new five-day travel itinerary to help you maximize your summer. Bonus points if you coordinate it with your pilgrimage to Port Towsend for their annual Wooden Boat Festival <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9 07c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=21102056fa&e=87155efd5d> (Sept 5-7). And, as always, don’t miss our list of upcoming maritime heritage events—it’s packed. We’re also proud to share some good news from Maritime Washington: our Women on the Waterfront <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=8b2f805736&e=87155efd 5d> series was recently honored with the Outstanding Achievement in Broadening Perspectives in Preservation award from the City of Tacoma Landmark Preservation Commission. A big thank you to the Commission and to all the women who've allowed us to share their stores as part of this series! Check out our Women on the Waterfront series for yourself, along with more maritime adventures and captivating stories at maritimewa.org <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=ca17ba9d9d&e=87155efd5d> . <https://mcusercontent.com/907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058/images/3014acab-0c7a-e1e1-725d-dcd219d3fd83.jpg> Filipinos and Washington's Waterfront Explore over a century of Filipino history on Washington’s shores. See it Now <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=aa6864c7c9&e=87155efd5d> <https://mcusercontent.com/907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058/images/524d515e-bb53-cacd-87a3-3fe60ef43a2a.jpg> Maritime Washington Honored City of Tacoma recognizes Women on the Waterfront series. Read More <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=1fea09c65b&e=87155efd5d> <https://mcusercontent.com/907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058/images/965e9840-540a-f3d4-0443-c77035e89990.jpg> Keeping America's Stories Learn how National Heritage Areas celebrate their communities. Learn More <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=f4febc91da&e=87155efd5d> <https://mcusercontent.com/907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058/images/364b7995-f865-31b4-b2b9-868cb046a1ad.jpg> Five Days in Washington for Wooden Boat Fanatics Make the Wooden Boat Festival last all week! Explore Now <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=96a207770b&e=87155efd5d> Upcoming Maritime Heritage Events Book Reading with Richard Bard <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=bed5b880bf&e=87155efd5d> Thursday, June 5, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Gig Harbor * At the Gig Harbor Boatshop, hear a reading from former offshore salmon fisher and boat deliverer Captain Richard Bard . He will read from his four books, West of Spencer, Red Flags in Blue Water, Tsiu Blue, and Along the Fifty Fathom Line, which span fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. An Island Revered: Special Exhibit <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=ab81585c43&e=87155efd5d> Friday, June 6, 4:00 - 7:00 pm, Vashon Island * Visit the opening reception for a new exhibit at the Vashon Heritage Museum that showcases sx̌ʷəbabš paddles, points, baskets, bowls, and more that were used on Vashon. The exhibit will run from June 2025 to January 2026. How the Sea Shaped Island County <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=2ef37792f3&e=87155efd5d> Friday, June 6, 5:30 pm, Coupeville * Join the Island County Historical Society for the launch of their new permanent exhibit, How the Sea Shaped Island County (supported by the Maritime Washington Grant Program!). Learn about what life was like onboard ship for sailors in the age of sail, the lives and careers of local captains, and follow Captain Vancouver's journey, all accompanied by sea shanties performed by the Shifty Sailors. SEVENTY48 Race Start <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=74f129cfb8&e=87155efd5d> and Lantern Paddle for Species <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.co m/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=4913b491b3&e=87155efd5d> Friday, June 6, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Tacoma * Watch the launch of a 48-hour human-powered race from Tacoma to Port Townsend, then join a magical lantern procession as participants decorate their boats with lights and paddle along the Thea Foss Waterway. This illuminated journey celebrates the race and raises awareness for threatened marine species. Maritime Gig Festival <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=a36b02afce&e=87155efd5d> Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8, various times, Gig Harbor * Gig Harbor’s biggest summer event features the “Treasures of the Tide” Grande Gig Parade, live music, craft and food vendors, a classic car show, and the beloved annual Blessing of the Fleet. Maritime Career Fair and Festival <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=c35825d4e6&e=87155efd5d> Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, Port Angeles * Connect with schools, employers, and marine industry professionals at the Port Angeles Maritime Career Fair and Festival, hosted by the Port of Port Angeles. Highlights include the Flounder Pounder Fishing Derby, a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter rescue demonstration, and much more. Don’t miss this exciting, family-friendly event! Women on the Water <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=fdae230603&e=87155efd5d> Monday, June 9, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, Bellingham * Join the Community Boating Center for a gathering of woman-centered boating, a perfect event for beginner and experienced boaters to enjoy keelboat sailing, dinghy sailing, and kayaking in a safe and supportive environment . Coastal Lives: Asian Americans and the Salish Sea <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=81275b4112&e=87155efd5d> Thursday, June 12, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Lopez Island * Professor Megan Asaka’s talk— hosted by the Lopez Island Historical Society and Museum—will explore the roots of Asian American history from a maritime perspective. It will connect Asian migration and settlement to the Salish Sea, showing how the region’s unique maritime environment shaped the contours of early Asian American life, society, and culture. Junior Ranger Day <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=5fff10ab7d&e=87155efd5d> Saturday, June 14, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Whidbey Island * Join Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve for Historic Preservation Junior Ranger Day. Complete an activity book to earn a Junior Ranger Badge. Lummi Stommish Water Festival <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=6256f26652&e=87155efd5d> Friday through Sunday, June 20 - 22, various times, Lummi Island * A long-standing cultural celebration held each June that honors Coast Salish and Lummi warriors and veterans through maritime traditions like canoe races, ceremonial events, and community gatherings. Heaven on the Half Shell: Washington's Oyster Odyssey <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=830f1811ae&e=87155efd5d> Thursday, June 26, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Gig Harbor * Hear a presentation from author David George Gordon, author of Heaven on the Half Shell: The Story of the Oyster in the Pacific Northwest at the Harbor History Museum. Whale of a Sale <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=059a886ea4&e=87155efd5d> Saturday, June 28,10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Anacortes * Hosted by the Downtown Anacortes Alliance, this giant sidewalk sale kicks off the summer season with a maritime theme. Public Sail aboard Schooner Adventuress <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=dd4874fe1e&e=87155efd5d> Saturday, June 28, 3:00 - 6:00 pm, Seattle * Explore Puget Sound and learn about our unique marine environment while sailing aboard the historic schooner Adventuress. Take a turn at the wheel or help raise the sails while hearing from the crew about the unique marine environment of the Salish Sea and the history of the Adventuress. Tiny Boat Regatta <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=72f2b37653&e=87155efd5d> Saturday, June 28, 9:30 am - 6:00 pm, Seattle * Sailboats under 14 feet will compete in a modern take on the classic El Toro Regatta, hosted by the Center for Wooden Boats. Use one of CWB’s boats or bring your own to race in a variety of categories. Don’t forget to register for the post-race BBQ! Maritime Music Concert at the Couth Buzzard <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=6094cc9402&e=87155efd5d> Saturday, June 28, 9:30 am - 6:00 pm, Seattle * Enjoy sea shanties from the Pacific Northwest and beyond at a free performance from the Maritime Folknet. Featuring Spanaway Bay, Laura Bassett, and JW Sparrow, this lively event offers powerful stories and plenty of opportunities to sing along. Low Tide Celebration <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=cad6fdfc5b&e=87155efd5d> Saturday, June 28, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Vashon-Maury Island * Celebrate the Maury Island Aquatic Reserve at a free family event hosted by the Vashon Nature Center. Enjoy guided beach walks, tours of the Point Robinson Lighthouse, educational displays on local flora and fauna, beach cleanups, live performances, and more. Alki History Walking Tours <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=5cd5c7a013&e=87155efd5d> Saturdays, June through October, 11:00 am, Seattle * Join the Southwest Seattle Historical Society to learn about the history of Alki Beach, the peoples who have lived there, and how settlement by various groups and individuals has left its mark on Alki. Visit historic and cultural sites in the area and discuss how understanding of the area and its people continues to evolve. Naturalist Walks <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=8f898f8c9d&e=87155efd5d> Fridays and Saturdays, June through August, Ocean Shores * Learn about the nature and culture of the landscape as they have evolved together over time in guided tours from Coastal Interpretive Center naturalists. Gig Harbor Waterfront Walks <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=9191c4789b&e=87155efd5d> Various days and times, Gig Harbor * Choose from tours such as Pints, Myths, and Maritime Spirits, Wonders of the Waterfront, and Skiffs to Spirits to discover Gig Harbor’s rich maritime heritage and the natural wonders of its waterfront. Hear colorful stories from the past and present in a collaborative event hosted by the Gig Harbor Waterfront Alliance, Harbor WildWatch, and the Harbor History Museum. 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=fe3a509718&e=87155efd5d> to learn how to become a partner. 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