In August 10, 2015, McNary Lock and Dam offered access to the north side of the navigation lock to allow visitors an up-close look of the Lady Washington as it made a rare journey up the Columbia River!
Read more about it here: bit.ly/3Gepo2R
📸 McNary Lock and Dam
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A tall ship meets a Coast Guard legend! ⚓
Robert Heacock snapped these striking shots of Lady Washington docked alongside the now-decommissioned USCGC Steadfast in Astoria, Oregon back in September 2018.
📸 Robert Heacock
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Today marks the final opportunity to make your 2025 donation to support Lady Washington and her mission. 💙
💙 Thank you for standing with us.
💙 Thank you for believing in our work.
💙 Thank you for helping keep Lady Washington sailing strong.
👉 bit.ly/3BApGdx
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Please consider donating this holiday season to a nonprofit. Every dollar truly counts. Together, we can be changemakers. And, if you choose to donate to us, we will be honored.
Inspired by you 💙
Brandi
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Lady Washington’s restoration makes steady progress. Shipwrights advance wood, electrical, and rigging work while we raise funds for repairs. With your support, we’re nearing the end of this 5-year, $2M project—sailing could return by June!
Read more here: bit.ly/4ntmN5w
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❝Absolutely great experience and the crew was wonderful. Such a great memory making day and something so worth checking out.❞
Josiah Garcia
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📸 Andrea is the owner of Locked-On Photography. You can see her work here: bit.ly/45m8WYu
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🟣 Locked-On Photography Instagram: bit.ly/46Wtbx8
Thank you, Andrea, for preserving and sharing this special moment in the ship’s story.
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Thanks to Allied Renovations, Lady Washington is one step closer to sailing home! ⚓
A huge thank you to the crew of Allied Renovations! Parts of Lady Washington are heading home to be worked on by our amazing volunteers. Larger construction projects continue in Port Townsend.
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Sea Shanty Sing-Along with Strangely 🎶🪗
Saturday's Long Live the Lady event will include a sea shanty sing-along featuring Strangely!
Website: StrangelyAndFriends.com
Instagram: bit.ly/45NdcQN
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Enjoy grilled fare (including veggie options), explore the shipyard, and marvel at the expert craftsmanship behind her restoration. This is a gathering for seafarers, history lovers, and community champions alike.
👉 Learn more and buy tickets here: bit.ly/3HNVW4z
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Sing sea shanties, savor great food, and see Lady Washington’s epic restoration up close! 🎶🪗
Join us as we gather to support the next great chapter in Lady Washington’s legacy. This is your chance to see her out of the water and witness maritime history in the making.
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Enjoy tours, a live auction, grilled lunch, and fellowship with fellow history lovers.
LONG LIVE THE LADY
💙 A Restoration Rally
📅 Saturday, August 16
🕐 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
📍 Port Townsend Shipwrights
🎟️ $10 per person | $25 per family
👉 Learn more here: bit.ly/45J7GPa
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❝The Captain was extremely personable and engaging. She was very experienced and definitely handled the Lady confidently. The mascot Marlin the cat was very friendly and a really nice hand warmer lol.❞
Jacqueline Faris
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Originally booked for a sunset sail from San Francisco, their plans shifted to the Battle Sail—and they were glad they did! Her pirate-obsessed 4-year-old was thrilled by the experience, especially getting to help the crew raise sails and coil rope.
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If you ever get a chance to tour or sail aboard this tall ship, do it!
‘Computer, remove the plank!’”
📸 Chuck M, August 2019, Lady Washington Cruise
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Lady Washington’s major restoration has officially begun—wood delivered, shipwrights aboard!
You have been patient and generous, and now the time you've been waiting for is here!
Read the full Summer Restoration Update here: conta.cc/3IAtm72
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You helped keep Lady Washington afloat during Equip The Ship! Thank You! Because of you, her story continues. 🥰
Main restoration begins July 1.
Deeply Grateful 💙
Brandi Bednarik
Executive Director
Follow the Restoration: bit.ly/Lady-Washington-Restoration
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“Aaarrrgggh, Matey!”—Eric’s back aboard and brought his landlubber love along for the ride! 🏴☠️
“.The crew was extremely friendly and very informative when barraged with our landlubberly questions. An awesome experience!!!”
📸 Eric B
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Just five to keep her alive—help us preserve history and sailing for the future! 🫶🥰
If everyone reading this gave just $5, we could keep Lady Washington sailing for years. ⛵
Donate $5 today to #KeepLadySailing here: bit.ly/3BApGdx
Your $5 means wind in her sails.
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"There was very little wind the morning of my cruise, so we didn't go very far or very fast. It was still amazing watching the crew handling the lines to deploy the sails. Bring your imagination and have a great time!" — Kelly S. ⭐
📸 Kelly S
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Even without wind, the magic was in full sail. Marlin the ship cat stole the show on Holly’s 5-star September voyage aboard Lady Washington! ⛵
“The 2-hour sail was amazing!”
Thanks for sailing with us, Holly!! Marlin sends his regards! 🐾
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👉 Discover more about their adventure here: bit.ly/4dMLh65
👉 Steep yourself in the tea brick details here: bit.ly/3FFwEF4
📸 Photos Christopher Erickson
📸 Additional Tea Brick Photos from Wikipedia
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Ahoy, birthday adventures! Christopher and Jean celebrated in true pirate style aboard two tall ships. ⚓
Dressed as pirates, they explored the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain while docked at the Port of Redwood City in March 2016. 🏴☠
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Sea shanties, cannon fire, and a 5-star experience—Tim Smart called his 2017 sail on Lady Washington “worth every penny!” Join us and create your own story from the sea. ⚓️⭐️
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You're Invited to the Grays Harbor Historical Seaport Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, May 29! 📣
The meeting is open to the public 5:30–7:00 PM.
💻 Join via Zoom: https://bit.ly/3p41QCy or dial in: +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
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Ojibwa celebrates Lady Washington! She made history in 1788. She's still making waves today! 🌊
Ojibwa posted a story about Lady Washington. Dive into the full post and see more stunning photos of our state ship: bit.ly/4muTlMB
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🧭 Climb into the past aboard Lady Washington and Christine Bryant who joined us May 13, 2019, for a jazz sail from the Port of Oakland.
“Amazing crew. Helpful. Answered multitude of questions & even got to help hoist the sails.” ⛵
📸 Christine Bryant
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Sailors in the Age of Exploration didn’t just face wild seas — they had iconic hats to match. From tricorns to sailor caps, each had a story. Dive into what made maritime headwear legendary. 🎩👒
🧭 Explore the head-turning tales behind each: bit.ly/3wkBcbP
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Step back in time aboard Lady Washington for a unique experience at Olympia! ⚓
Teresa described her sail as peaceful and relaxing, thanks to a friendly crew and calm seas. She noted it was a rare opportunity to ride aboard an authentic tall ship.
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Just one week left to Equip the Ship! 🚨
Your gift helps buy the wood that keeps Lady Washington's restoration on track and crew working. Every plank you help fund is a legacy—ensuring she sails for the next 40 years.
👉 Make a lasting impact here: bit.ly/3BApGdx
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