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THE VIRGINIA V FOUNDATION

July 2020

Pop-Up Wedding Weekend: August 1st-2nd

The VIRGINIA V and K. Hancock Events are hosting two days of intimate pop-up style weddings on Lake Union. If your original plans were disrupted by the pandemic but you still want that summer wedding, this is for YOU!

The dates of the weddings will be Saturday, August 1st and Sunday, August 2nd. There are five reservable spots each day. Capacity will be limited to 15 people, the vessel will remain docked at Lake Union Park, and the package will include the following:

2 hours of reserved time on board
A dedicated coordinator to help your time run smoothly
A ceremony space decorated with neutral greenery
Professional photographer to capture photos before/during/after the ceremony
A charcuterie or dessert platter for you and your guests (plates and napkins included)
Champagne and non-alcoholic drinks for you and your guests (glassware included)

You can also add any of the following items for a small fee:

An officiant
A custom bridal bouquet and boutonniere in your preferred colors
Additional food

Contact Kiara at K. Hancock Events for details about this package, or Debra at the Virginia V Foundation about other affordable charter and dockside rental options this year.

From the Archives...

ABOVE: Memories of summer excursions past. This color postcard from the 1960's shows the VIRGINIA V with a full load of happy passengers in the Ballard Locks. At that time, the VIRGINIA V was one of several ships owned and operated by the Puget Sound Excursion Lines. Many things have changed since this photo was taken, but tourists still gather at the Locks to see the VIRGINIA V travel through on summer trips to the salt water.

Upcoming Events

We are thrilled to be able to safely welcome passengers aboard again! Please review our current COVID-19 mitigation practices before booking your ticket(s).

July 11th & 25th, and August 8th & 22nd:
Steamship Saturdays

Join us on a narrated cruise to learn about the sights, sounds, and history of Lake Union. In partnership with the Center for Wooden Boats.

August 15th & 16th: Members' Happy Hours,
Saturday and Sunday

We are celebrating you, our Members and Members-to-be, with two-hour cruises out to Lake Washington.

August 23rd:
Lake Washington History Cruise

Join us for a scenic cruise to Lake Washington. Guests will enjoy historic narration and a catered lunch.

The V stands for "Volunteer"

Are you or a friend interested in becoming a VIRGINIA V volunteer? Let us know! Come help operate the ship as a member of the deck crew. No experience is necessary - we will train you. You can even learn to help maintain and operate the century-old steam engine! In addition, there are many other support tasks we need help with and much of that work can be done remotely. If you were a volunteer in the past and you'd like to get involved again, please also let us know. We look forward to hearing from you!

To get involved, please contact:
Debra Alderman, Executive Director, at debra@virginiav.org.

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