Washington became a separate territory from Oregon on March 2, 1853. Washington Territory drafted a constitution in 1878 through Walla Walla Constitutional Convention in 1878 but it was rejected by Congress. On November 11, 1889, President Benjamin Harrison signed the proclamation admitting Washington to the Union. (1889 Constitutional Convention, Washington State Archives.) In 1989, Washington commemorated the […]
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Sailing the San Juan Islands in Fall
Just because school has started does not mean boating season is over. Far from it! For many sailors, the elements really come together in the fall when the winds pick up, the tourists go away and wildlife comes alive. That is why this is a good time to consider chartering a crewed vessel such as […]
Seattle's Major Attractions
NEIGHBORHOODS & HISTORIC DISTRICTS Pike Place Market One of the oldest continuously-operated farmer’s markets in the U.S., Pike Place Market presides over a nine acre historic district in the heart of downtown Seattle. The market features fresh fish and produce stands, arts and crafts, ethnic groceries and gift stores, vintage clothing, antiques and collectibles, […]
Maritime center to open in Newport
Binnacles, boat models, ship’s wheels, maritime art, vintage surfboards, and larger-than-life photographs fill the public spaces of the Pacific Maritime & Heritage Center, which will open Friday, June 28 at 11 a.m. Located on Newport’s Bayfront at 333 SE Bay Blvd., the Center is administered by the Lincoln County Historical Society. “This museum has been […]