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----PRESS RELEASE---- www.thenorwester.com [email protected] T:360.982.8090. John Wayne returns to the Pacific Northwest! The Norwester is a piece of our own history to be officially anchored as of July 9, 2016 in beautiful La Conner, Washington. The 76-foot yacht has been renovated and restored as a museum, showcasing items owned by “the Duke” as well as an assortment of antiques and actual props used in his movies. Visit the Norwester and experience a “live” time capsule of Washington’s shared history with the legendary actor and producer John Wayne.
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----PRESS RELEASE----
www.thenorwester.com [email protected] T:360.982.8090.
John Wayne returns to the Pacific Northwest!
The Norwester is a piece of our own history to be officially anchored as of July 9, 2016 in beautiful La Conner, Washington.
The 76-foot yacht has been renovated and restored as a museum, showcasing items owned by “the Duke” as well as an assortment of antiques and actual
props used in his movies.
Visit the Norwester and experience a “live” time capsule of Washington’s shared history with the legendary actor and producer John Wayne.
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www.thenorwester.com [email protected] T:360.982.8090.
INVITE: Join us for our Grand Opening ceremony and Ribbon Cutting on July 9th at 1 PM at Gilkey Square.
Location: Gilkey Square (Just off Morris and First –
at La Conner's outdoor event activities location on
the new boardwalk) CEREMONY HIGHLIGHTS • Appearance and
Autograph signing with actor Kim Darby of the original "True Grit" film
• Music Performances • Honor Guard and 21 Gun
Salute • Declaration by La Conner's Mayor Ramon Hayes • Bob Williams, local artist know for his famous John
Wayne’s Mugs all over the world • Boat Toasting - In lieu of a champagne bottle christening, there will be a toast to John Wayne and the Norwester with a bottle of John Wayne Bourbon using the decanter and shot glasses from John Wayne’s last movie the Shootist. 3 PM is the start of the first official tour of the Norwester Museum.
MEDIA ACCESS: Exclusive access is available for news media agencies prior to event. For info:
[email protected] T: 360.982.8090 Exclusive Media access is by appointment only between July 3 - 7, 2016 and
----PRESS RELEASE----
www.thenorwester.com [email protected] T:360.982.8090.
from July 10, 2016 and on. Film and television crews are limited to 25 persons only.
