HHM Shenandoah Project

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HHM Shenandoah Project The careful restoration/conservation of the F.V Shenandoah is being undertaken at HHM by a volunteer crew and a lead shipwright/preservation specialist.

The 65-foot purse seiner, Shenandoah, was donated to the Harbor History Museum in 2000. The fishing vessel was owned by Tony Janovich, who donated it to the Museum shortly after his retirement. Tony spent 58 years in the commercial fishing industry. The Shenandoah is on display in the Jim and Carolyn Milgard Maritime Gallery and is being restored on-site by community volunteers. Restoration is a public process and Museum visitors have the opportunity to interact directly with the restoration crew as they work on the vessel to learn more about classic wooden boat-building techniques. After restoration, visitors will be able to explore the deck and pilothouse of the Shenandoah.

09/29/2026

🎻Get ready for an evening of coastal-inspired music with Springtide!

Springtide brings together the joyful energy of traditional Celtic and Scandinavian fiddle music with heartfelt original songs, rich vocal harmonies, and spacious creative improvisation.

Inspired by the tidal rhythms and creative spirit of coastal Maine, this unique trio creates music that is both lively and deeply rooted in the landscapes they call home.

Come enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with joyful fiddle, heartfelt originals, beautiful harmonies, and plenty of creative energy!

📅October 2, 2026.
⏰Doors at 6pm, show starts at 6:30pm.
💰$25 for non HHM members, $20 for HHM members

This is a ticketed event. Please purchase your tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/springtide-concert

Hanging knees, lodging knees, breast hooks, stealer planks. Fair and square but nothings square; the ceiling isn’t above...
09/26/2026

Hanging knees, lodging knees, breast hooks, stealer planks. Fair and square but nothings square; the ceiling isn’t above your head and that’s a toilet.
Come on down to the Harbor History Museum tomorrow at 12:00 and dive into the anatomy of a wooden boat on a nitty gritty detailed tour of the Shenandoah with museum shipwright Riley Hall

If you like wooden boats, old timey things. shanty’s and folk music You definitely won’t want to miss this incredible tr...
09/23/2026

If you like wooden boats, old timey things. shanty’s and folk music You definitely won’t want to miss this incredible trio visiting from Maine.

🎻Get ready for an evening of coastal-inspired music with Springtide!

Springtide brings together the joyful energy of traditional Celtic and Scandinavian fiddle music with heartfelt original songs, rich vocal harmonies, and spacious creative improvisation.

Inspired by the tidal rhythms and creative spirit of coastal Maine, this unique trio creates music that is both lively and deeply rooted in the landscapes they call home.

Come enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with joyful fiddle, heartfelt originals, beautiful harmonies, and plenty of creative energy!

📅October 2, 2026.
⏰Doors at 6pm, show starts at 6:30pm.
💰$25 for non HHM members, $20 for HHM members

This is a ticketed event. Please purchase your tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/springtide-concert

If you’re looking for a Willits canoe or a sweet sailing ship for your living room look no further
09/16/2026

If you’re looking for a Willits canoe or a sweet sailing ship for your living room look no further

09/03/2026
3 years ago today. Thunderbird No.1 slid down the ways of the Gig Harbor Boatshop. (The old Eddon Boatyard) where she ha...
08/26/2026

3 years ago today. Thunderbird No.1 slid down the ways of the Gig Harbor Boatshop. (The old Eddon Boatyard) where she had been built 65years earlier. After a fun fall of sailing she now rests in comfort in the new Maritime gallery. If you haven’t been down to see hull no. 1 and the Thunderbird Exhibit be sure to come on down the the Harbor History museum and check it out.

It’s second Saturday, and that means free admission down at the Harbor History museum. Plus it’s your chance to learn ab...
08/08/2026

It’s second Saturday, and that means free admission down at the Harbor History museum. Plus it’s your chance to learn about some nautical curiosities. Come on down to the maritime gallery at 11:00

It’s almost time to splice some line.
07/25/2026

It’s almost time to splice some line.

Have you always wanted to learn how to splice lines like an old school sailor? Don’t miss your chance tomorrow down at t...
07/24/2026

Have you always wanted to learn how to splice lines like an old school sailor? Don’t miss your chance tomorrow down at the Harbor History museum.

07/24/2026

Learn the time-honored skill of salty sailors everywhere in this hands-on splicing workshop!

Create a durable splice to be used on your boat, your kayak, as a dog leash, or any other project where a spliced line could come in handy.

Each participant will leave the workshop with their very own spliced line.

Details👇

🗓️ July 25, 2026
🕚 11am & 3pm (no rsvp needed! Just show up!)
📍Harbor History Museum
💰Included in the price of admission!
HHM members are always free! Ask our front desk staff about becoming a member.

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4121 Harborview Drive
Gig Harbor, WA
98332

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Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm

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