Whale Museum, Town of Friday Harbor to Host Granny Tribute

Sunday, February 12, 1 – 4 p.m., Friday Harbor Brickworks

— from Jenny L. Atkinson —

(Photo by Sara Hysazu)

Join us for a special Tribute Event to honor Granny (J-2) on February 12. The event is a community potluck, taking place that Sunday from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. at the Brickworks in Friday Harbor. Granny was the matriarch of the Southern Resident Community of orcas. Estimated to be 105 years of age when she passed, she was well-known around the world and much loved by many.

During the Tribute, there will be opportunities to share photos of and stories about Granny and the orcas. The event is free and open to the public. Please bring food and/or drink contribution to share with other attendees. And, if you feel moved to do so, please bring your Granny memories! The Tribute Event is co-hosted by The Town of Friday Harbor and The Whale Museum.

Prior to the event, you are invited to create an 8 x 8 paper art piece (i.e., drawing) that will be included in the Granny “quilt” which will be displayed at the Tribute event. Stop by The Whale Museum on Friday, February 10 between 2:30 and 4:00 to create your square.

For more information, call The Whale Museum at (360) 378-4710 ext. 30. The Whale Museum is located in Friday Harbor at 62 First St. N.

Founded in 1976, The Whale Museum’s mission is to promote stewardship of whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem through education and research. In addition to providing exhibits, the Museum also provides programs including the Marine Naturalist Training, Orca Adoption Program, SeaSound Acoustics Program, Soundwatch, San Juan County Marine Mammal Stranding Network, and the Whale Hotline. The Whale Museum can be found on-line at www.whalemuseum.org.