HHM Shenandoah Project

HHM Shenandoah Project The careful restoration/conservation of the F.V Shenandoah is being undertaken at HHM by a volunteer crew and a lead shipwright/preservation specialist.

The 65-foot purse seiner, Shenandoah, was donated to the Harbor History Museum in 2000. The fishing vessel was owned by Tony Janovich, who donated it to the Museum shortly after his retirement. Tony spent 58 years in the commercial fishing industry. The Shenandoah is on display in the Jim and Carolyn Milgard Maritime Gallery and is being restored on-site by community volunteers. Restoration is a

public process and Museum visitors have the opportunity to interact directly with the restoration crew as they work on the vessel to learn more about classic wooden boat-building techniques. After restoration, visitors will be able to explore the deck and pilothouse of the Shenandoah.

That boat looks familiar
05/24/2026

That boat looks familiar

Don’t miss this chance to learn all about the Gig that named Gig Harbor.
05/12/2026

Don’t miss this chance to learn all about the Gig that named Gig Harbor.

Commemorate the 185th anniversary of Gig Harbor’s discovery, first identified on May 15, 1841 by a survey gig from the U.S.S. Porpoise.

In this presentation, local historian, Doug McDonnell, will explore the details of the event that gave our city its name!

Museum shipwright, Riley Hall, will share insights into the Porpoise’s recent restoration, which will be on display for attendees to view and appreciate.

🗓️May 14, 2026
🕥6:30pm
📍Harbor History Museum
💰$5 cover charge. Members get in free!!

✨Please RSVP by sending an email to: [email protected]
Please include: your name, how many people are attending, and if you are a museum member or not.

03/28/2026

It’s looking a lot like springtime down at the Shenandoah project workshop.
Rolling the replica Ships gig ‘Poppoise’ out of the shop after a little winter refit. Stay tuned for some fun Gig related activities in May.

Enjoying the view without the cold. Down at the HHM Shebandoah project. If you’re looking for a fun snowy day activity, ...
03/13/2026

Enjoying the view without the cold. Down at the HHM Shebandoah project.

If you’re looking for a fun snowy day activity, come on down to the Harbor History Museum.

Come on down to the Harbor History museum and craft a special card for your special someone..
02/11/2026

Come on down to the Harbor History museum and craft a special card for your special someone..

Meet Up at the Museum - Valentines Cards

Join us on Thursday, 2/12 and make handmade Valentines!

Admission is FREE from 4:00-6:00 pm!

Craft Supplies will be provided. There is a $5 suggested donation.

Pink mocktails available at an additional cost.

Hope you can be there!

The cats after the string. Down at the HHM Shenandoah project.
02/06/2026

The cats after the string. Down at the HHM Shenandoah project.

Be sure to stop by the Holiday market this weekend for your holiday shopping needs. The inflatable Santa is operating th...
12/12/2025

Be sure to stop by the Holiday market this weekend for your holiday shopping needs. The inflatable Santa is operating the skiff this year but the real Santa (at least the one that brings me presents every year)will be at the museum for some fun photo ops. Hope you made the nice list this year.

The annual Saint Lucia festival is today!!Don’t miss out on the fun!!5:30-7:30
12/05/2025

The annual Saint Lucia festival is today!!
Don’t miss out on the fun!!
5:30-7:30

Don’t miss the fun at chum fest tomorrow. There will be fun things to do around the park and at the Museum too.
11/15/2025

Don’t miss the fun at chum fest tomorrow. There will be fun things to do around the park and at the Museum too.

Happy Halloween!!! From down at the Shenandoah project 224606.
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween!!! From down at the Shenandoah project 224606.

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4121 Harborview Drive
Gig Harbor, WA
98332

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Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm

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