Name: Vanishing Murals of Port Townsend: A Walking Tour
Date: July 23, 2022
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM PDT
Website: https://jchsmuseum.org/EducationPrograms/WalkingTours.html
Location: Downtown Port Townsend
Date/Time Information: Saturdays in July & August at 11:00am
Contact Information: Jefferson County Historical Society
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Fees/Admission:
$15-$20 – registration required in advance https://www.simpletix.com/e/vanishing-murals-of-port-townsend-walking-tickets-107630
Event Description:
Vanishing Murals of Port Townsend: A Walking Tour A one-mile walking tour with 10 stops $15 for members, $20 for non-members Saturdays in July and August at 11:00AM
Limited to groups of 12 Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, advertising murals were ubiquitous throughout the country. Large, vibrant signs painted on buildings once
lined the streets of most towns in America, usually advertising a product or service. Municipal property, commercial buildings, and even the sides of barns were covered in
advertisements for everything from cars to shaving cream to beer. Port Townsend was no different, and these colorful murals contributed to the distinctive character of this busting
community. Join us for this one-hour unique take on a historic walking tour and discover these faded “ghost” murals – sometimes hiding in plain sight!
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