Virginia V

08/30/2026

08/20/2026

Our indubitable Senior Docent Ed Brown will be running a Virginia V themed trivia night at McMenamins Anderson School on Aug. 25th. Show up and show your steamy knowledge! Details here: Haynes' Hall - Steamship Virginia V: Last of the Puget Sound Mosquito Fleet - McMenamins

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08/11/2026

Our friends at the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area are hosting a maritime themed trivia night this Thursday evening at the Stimson-Green Mansion in Seattle. Check out details below!

🌊 Join us for Pop-Up Trivia: Maritime Edition 🦀

Brush up on your sea shanties, sea creature fun facts, and general nautical knowledge as the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area takes over the Stimson-Green Mansion's monthly pop-up trivia!

All participants will receive a free Maritime Washington tote bag, and the winning team will receive special Maritime Washington merch plus gift cards to Stoup Brewing.

Trivia is written and hosted by Head in the Clouds Pop-Up Trivia, founded by two “Jeopardy!” champions!

📅 Thursday, August 13
⏳ Doors at 7:00 pm | Trivia at 7:30 pm
📍 Stimson-Green Mansion | 1204 Minor Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

Learn more: https://preservewa.org/events/pop-up-trivia-at-the-stimson-green-mansion-august/

Reduced access to this event is made possible through the support of 4Culture.

07/26/2026

It’s **Steamship Sunday!** ⚓️

Looking for a fun (and free) way to spend your Sunday? Come aboard the historic **Virginia V** for a **FREE one-hour cruise** around Lake Union!

🕚 Cruise Times:
• 11:00 AM
• 1:00 PM
• 3:00 PM

No tickets or reservations needed—it’s **first come, first served**, so arrive a little early to grab your spot!

Bring your friends, bring the family, and enjoy a one-of-a-kind day on Seattle’s last operating steamship. See you at the dock! 🚢✨

07/22/2026

**🚨 LAST DRYFT CONCERT OF THE SUMMER 🚨**

Summer flew by way too fast. 🥲 Tomorrow is your **last chance** to catch a **DRYFT Concert** this season!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music, waterfront views, and all the summer vibes before the season wraps up. 🌅🎶

🎟️ **Don’t wait—grab your tickets now before they’re gone!** We’ll see you on deck. 💙

07/20/2026

We have one last Seattle summer show on the Virginia V this Thursday, July 23rd. See you there?

07/18/2026

07/03/2026

What better way to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary than by exploring the stories that shaped Puget Sound from the deck of a historic steamship? 🇺🇸🚢

Join **MOHAI** and Virginia V on Tuesday, July 8 for a special evening cruise through Lake Union with Ed Brown, Head Docent of the Virginia V Foundation.

Discover the fascinating history of the legendary Mosquito Fleet the network of steamships that once connected communities across Puget Sound. Hear stories of thrilling steamboat races, dramatic shipwrecks, colorful dockside brawls, and the people who built the maritime history of our region.

Whether you’re a lifelong history buff or simply looking for a memorable summer evening on the water, this is an experience you won’t want to miss.

🎟 **Ticket Prices**
• $50 – General Public
• $40 – MOHAI & Virginia V Members
• $30 – Students
• $20 – Youth (12 & Under)

⏰ **Boarding:** 6:30 PM
🚢 **Departure:** 7:00 PM sharp (please arrive by 6:55 PM—late boarding is not available)

🎫 Get your tickets through the **link in MOHAI’s bio** and join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating Seattle’s rich maritime heritage.

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07/01/2026

What better way to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary than by exploring the stories that shaped Puget Sound from the deck of a historic steamship? 🇺🇸🚢

Join Museum of History & Industry and Virginia V on Tuesday, July 8 for a special evening cruise through Lake Union with Ed Brown, Head Docent of the Virginia V Foundation.

Discover the fascinating history of the legendary Mosquito Fleet, the network of steamships that once connected communities across Puget Sound. Hear stories of thrilling steamboat races, dramatic shipwrecks, colorful dockside brawls, and the people who built the maritime history of our region.

Whether you’re a lifelong history buff or simply looking for a memorable summer evening on the water, this is an experience you won’t want to miss.

🎟 **Ticket Prices**
• $50 – General Public
• $40 – MOHAI & Virginia V Members
• $30 – Students
• $20 – Youth (12 & Under)

⏰ **Boarding:** 6:30 PM
🚢 **Departure:** 7:00 PM sharp (please arrive by 6:55 PM—late boarding is not available)

🎫 Get your tickets through the **link in MOHAI’s bio** and join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating Seattle’s rich maritime heritage.

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06/22/2026

⚓ Summer is in full steam aboard the Virginia V! ☀️

Looking for a unique way to spend a summer Sunday? Join us for our FREE Steamship Sundays sponsored by 4Culture and Maritime Washington National Heritage Area and experience the sights, sounds, and stories of Seattle’s beloved historic steamship.

🚢 FREE Steamship Sundays:
• June 28
• July 26
• August 30

Step aboard, explore the vessel, visit the engine room, meet our volunteers, and learn what keeps this maritime treasure steaming into the future.

✈️ Missed out on our Saturday Blue Angels Cruise? Good news!! While Saturday has sold out, we still have a few tickets remaining for our Sunday, August 2 Blue Angels Cruise. Don’t wait too long; they’re going fast!

🇺🇸 And there’s even more ahead. Keep an eye out for Part Two of our America 250 Tour as we head north beginning this September. New destinations, new stories, and new adventures are just around the bend.

Whether you’re a longtime supporter or stepping aboard for the first time, we can’t wait to welcome you aboard this summer.

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