Port Townsend Victorian Fest
Re-live Our Past and See Visions of the Future
March 21-23, 2014
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Kevin Mason Photo
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When thinking of Port Townsend's early days images of shipping and lumber, rough streets and genteel houses spring to mind, but the U.S. Army established Fort Townsend in 1856. The 18th Victorian Festival looks at how the military shaped culture during those volatile decades of expansion, civil war, and economic tumult.
Kick off Friday night with our Victorian Pub Crawl - featuring saloons, "shanghai tunnels," and fine vintage cocktails through a staggering selection of Port Townsends (in)famous watering holes.
Saturday looks back to Port Townsend's military roots at Fort Townsend and Fort Worden. Watch cavalry drills and demonstrations along side old favorites like the fashion show, steam boat rides, prize fighters and Victorian teas.
Sunday, March 23, we look forward to offering a series of "Insider's Historic Building Tours" coordinated by The Port Townsend Main Street Program.
The Victorian Heritage Festival is organized by Olympic
Townsend's unique role as an exquisitely preserved historical seaport surviving and thriving as a modern city.
Join us
for a celebration of the old that is new again - bringing together scholars, enthusiasts and curiosity-seekers from across the Pacific Northwest.
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MERCHANT REMINDER
Tie into all the energy and nostalgia promoting our Victorian Seaport and decorate your store windows in the spirit of the Festival!
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Schedule of Events
Friday - March, 21st 2014  - Uptown Walking Tours ~ 2 pm
- Historical Museums ~ 12 pm - 4 pm
- Pub Crawl ~ 7 pm - 10 pm
- Shanty Singing - 7 pm - 8pm
Saturday - March 22nd, 2014
- Tours
- Main Street "Insider's Historic Building Tour" Downtown ~ 11 am
- Jefferson County Historical Society Walking Tour ~ 12 pm
- Main Street "Insider's Historic Building Tour" in Uptown~ 1 pm
Museums and Sites of Interest
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