Walking Tours
Historic Downtown Walking Tours
Legends and Lore of Port Townsend
Located on the ancestral lands of the S’Klallam peoples, Port Townsend rose to prominence in the late 19th century as one of the busiest seaports on the West Coast—teeming with sailors and immigrants and dotted with mercantiles, saloons, factories, hotels, and brothels. Drawing from some of the more infamous, mysterious, and salacious stories in Port Townsend’s history, this tour through the picturesque downtown district will offer participants a glimpse into how documents, photos, physical evidence, and stories passed down all play into how we discern fact from fiction.
Vanishing Murals of Port Townsend
Public Tours
Offered Saturdays in July & August
Group size: Up to 12
Rates (per person)
Members – $15
Nonmembers – $20
Private Tours
Available Wednesday – Sunday between March and December
Group size: 2-12
Rates
$240 per tour or $180 for JCHS members (plus taxes and fees)
Know Before You Go
All tours are outdoors and ADA accessible
Distance/terrain
~1 mile, mostly flat
Duration
~90 minutes
Self-Guided Historic Tours
Historic Architecture
This downtown tour highlights 24 notable sites, including the Hastings Building, the Rose Theatre, and the Haller Fountain
Point Hudson
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History Hikes
We’re so excited to announce the dates and locations for the 2024 History Hike season, as follows:
- Sat, May 25 – Olympic Discovery Trail in Blyn
- Sat, June 15 – Port Williams/Marlyn Nelson County Park
- Sun, September 15 – Dungeness River Levee Trail
History Hikes will be offered twice per each date, with morning hikes departing at 10:00 AM and afternoon hikes departing at 12:30 PM. Hikes last about 90 minutes and are limited to groups of 12. Hike participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the hike site. Distance and terrain varies for each hike.
Check back soon for registration information!