Exhibit Openings ~ Heritage League of Pierce County

Harbor History Museum 2012-2013 Temporary Exhibits

Savage Ancient Seas - April 13 - July 14, 2013 :

When dinosaurs ruled the land, sea creatures ruled the waters of the Western Interior Seaway. You won't want to miss the west coast premier of this incredible exhibit featuring life-size cast reproductions of prehistoric sea creatures.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS. VISIT: www.harborhistorymuseum.org

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May 11: New Exhibit Will Open at Foss Waterway Seaport

Foss Waterway Seapoert

We are excited about our new exhibit highlighting the historic Balfour Dock building and its rich history. This exhibit contains a pictorial history of the building that houses the Foss Waterway Seaport. Exhibit photos document the building from its early days as a wheat warehouse, its gradual deterioration through the decades, and finally the restoration and renovation of this unique 113 year-old waterfront building.

The Balfour Dock Exhibit includes a vintage dock tractor given to the Seaport by the Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society last summer, one of the heavy timber trusses that supported the original dock, and soon will include stories about the laborers who worked in the building with the assistance of the ILWU Local 23. Be sure to see this grand exhibit when we reopen on May 11!

http://www.fosswaterwayseaport.org/

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Fort Nisqually Exhibits:

April 27 to August 4: A Good piece of work to be done with an axe

Good Piece of Work

Explore the historic woodworking skills of Fort Nisqually craftsmen that were used in the construction of the Granary. One of Western Washington’s earliest log structures, the Granary was built in the “post-in-sill” style used by the Hudson’s Bay Company. The Granary will be undergoing restoration in 2013 to preserve its unique style for future generations.

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August 10 to December 1: Escape, Intrigue and a Shot of Whisky

Escape

22 year old John McLeod escaped from the Isle of Lewis, assuming he was wanted for murder. By the time he died at the age of 89 in 1905, he was the patriarch of a large Pierce County family that included fur traders, American settlers and Native Americans. He witnessed the California gold rush and the Puget Sound Indian War. Chronicling the life of McLeod and his family, this exhibit showcases several generations adapting to changing times.

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December 7, 2013 to April 13, 2014: Turning Drudgery into a Pastime

Drudgery

With the promise of making a laborious chore one of comparative ease, the Wheeler and Wilson Company smartly marketed their sewing machines to mid-19th century women weary of long hours spent with needle in hand. When Letitia Huggins received her new machine in 1862, her workday life was altered forever. See how changing sewing technologies made life easier for women.

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For information on exhibits and programs, contact:

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
Phone (253) 591-5339/ Fax: (253) 759-6184
Fort Nisqually 5400 North Pearl Street, #11, Tacoma, WA 98407

www.fortnisqually.org

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CLASSIC BOAT EXHIBIT! At Foss Waterway Seaport

Opening June 22 the Seaport will host an impressive display of antique recreational watercraft from the 1920's to the 1960's. These boats are on loan from members of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. Come see vintage Chris Craft, Tollycraft, Dodge, Fairliner, Century, and other classics. Acccompanying the exhibit will be a display of vintage waterskis and antique outboard motors.

http://www.fosswaterwayseaport.org/