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Description
Vanishing Murals of Port Townsend: A Walking Tour
Explore the echoes of Port Townsend’s past through its “ghost murals.” Once prevalent across America, large, colorful advertisements painted on buildings showcased everything from automobiles to everyday essentials. JCHS’s tour highlights these historical gems that still mark the downtown district, offering a vivid window into the town’s bustling 19th-century and early 20th-century life.
Guests will gain insights into the era's local businesses, buildings, and sign painters, as well as early modern advertising and Port Townsend's 1890s boom and bust. Join us for this unique take on a historic walking tour as we illuminate these murals within their historical and cultural contexts, bringing to life these silent storytellers and deepening appreciation for Port Townsend’s rich visual heritage. For this tour series, we are offering a special 35% discount for current JCHS members.
- A 0.75 mile walking tour
- Approx. 80 mins long
- Route is flat and is ADA-accessible
- Max capacity per tour: 12
- $13 for members, $20 for non-members (unsure if your membership is current? Check your membership card or email membership@jchsmuseum.com)
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To learn about JCHS membership options, or sign up or renew, click here.
To learn more about our other public programs, click here.
Interested in booking a private tour on a date of your choosing, for up to 12 people? Click here to learn about private tours at JCHS.
Questions? Email programs@jchsmuseum.com
Date & Time
Jun 21 - 28, 2025
Venue Details
JCHS Museum of Art & History
540 Water StreetPort Townsend, Washington 98368
