Hop aboard Seattle's historic steamship, the SS VIRGINIA V, on Father's Day to explore the inner-workings of steam engines and discover what makes these powerful machines go. Dive into the history of mail delivery on Lake Union by planes, trains, and steamships. All tickets include a complimentary scoop of Blue Bird Ice Cream!
Explore the Native history of Seattle's waterways with Muckleshoot Tribe Historian Warren King George, aboard the SS VIRGINIA V. Learn about Coast Salish peoples' traditional and current uses of Lake Union's abundant natural resources and the ecosystem's resiliency in the face of urban growth.
Join Seattle maritime history experts for a tour of two iconic historic ships! The ARTHUR FOSS tugboat, currently the oldest floating vessel in the Pacific Northwest, and the SS VIRGINIA V steamer, a member of the region's original Mosquito Fleet, are integral parts of local history.
MOHAI and the SS VIRGINIA V are proud to offer a special evening cruise through Lake Union's shipbuilding history. Beer, wine and snacks will be available for purchase on board the vessel.
Celebrate summer at Lake Union Park! Challenge your friends to fun lawn games, including giant Jenga and ring toss, listen to live jazz music from 1–4 pm, and purchase a ticket to cruise on the SS VIRGINIA V at 1 and 3 pm as part of Steamship Saturday.
MOHAI and the SS VIRGINIA V are proud to offer a special evening cruise through Lake Union's shipbuilding history. Beer, wine and snacks will be available for purchase on board the vessel.
Join environmental historian Jennifer Ott for an exploration of those roots and how they have shaped our waterfront into the iconic place it is today.
Join Vanishing Seattle founder Cynthia Brothers aboard the historic Virginia V steamship for an evening cruise around Lake Union.
Join Vanishing Seattle founder Cynthia Brothers aboard the historic Virginia V steamship for an evening cruise around Lake Union.
Join MOHAI Mercantile for the official book launch event for Seattle's Locks and Ship Canal with local historians David B. Williams and Jennifer Ott!