Tom Welch entertains with a historical perspective on the Sept. 9 History Museum fundraiser, “Cruise into History.” Call now to sign on so that your hosts may prepare your lunch aboard. 376-6566.
Boarding time 12:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 9 at Orcas Landing
History Tour will benefit Orcas Historical Museum
Enjoy a trip back in time aboard a narrated cruise around Orcas Island. Historian Tom Welch will lead Orcas Express voyagers, with Captain Dan Wilk at the wheel, on a journey to ports and places from long ago.
The Orcas Island Historical Museum benefit “Cruise into History” on Sept. 9 departs at 1 p.m. and returns at 5:30 p.m.
Local historian and author Tom Welch will spin local yarns on this specialty cruise around Hull Island, venturing into Guerriere Bay and Ironsides Inlet — the names identifying Orcas Island, West Sound and East Sound in 1841 by Captain Wilkes’ Exploring Expedition in 1841.
The $99 ticket cost includes lunch, beverages and a little wine. The Orcas Express departs next to the ferry dock with Orcas Island Eclipse Charters. Call to make reservations at 360-376-6566.
Lance and I took a similar cruise a few years ago — it is fantastic! Tom is an incredible wealth of information and a terrific story-teller. You will learn more than you can ever imagine about our island’s history.
I, also, encourage anyone wanting to know more about Orcas, its history, enjoy views from the water (very different than from on land), or just relax for a few hours in a great “tour” boat, being pampered by Captain Dan and 1st mate Denise, to take advantage of this special tour.
I understand there are still some spaces available.