A tour of Historic Lodgings to benefit the Orcas Island Historical Society and Museum will take place on Saturday, March 26.
The Orcas Island Historical Society and Museum encourages islanders to mark their calendars on that date for a self-guided tour of historic lodgings of Orcas Island!
Six B&Bs, hotels, farms and inns, including the Kangaroo House, Outlook Inn, Turtleback Farm Inn, Blue Heron Inn, Deer Harbor Inn, and the Place at Cayou Cove will be included on the Resorts Tour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. On the tour, find answers to Mystery History Questions; bid on great auction items, such as a night at a B&B, or a brunch at another.
Free van transportation is available: call 376-3441 to reserve.
Tickets are now on sale for $25 adult, $15 student, children free under 12and are available online at www.orcasmuseum.org and at the following locations:
– Art of the Salish Sea
– Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce
– San Juan Insurance
– and of course, at the OIHM office (open weekdays from 11am to 4pm). Phone: 376-4849.
Special Note: For those who will be contributing to the Historical Society’s 2011 Annual Appeal, take advantage of a special offer on tour tickets: for a donation of $200 or more, you can receive 2 free tour tickets. For a donation of $400 or more you can receive 4 tour tickets. Follow the links on the website at www.orcasmuseum.org to make an online donation, or just call at the office, 376-4849.
We hope you’ll come, bring a friend, enjoy the day . . . . for a great opportunity to tour all the best places to stay on Orcas Island!
For further information, contact 376-4849, orcasmuseum@rockisland.com
www.orcasmuseum.org
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