John Wayne’s First Yacht Now in La Conner – Norwester Museum Tour

la_conner_john_wayne_yacht_museum_norwesterJohn Wayne returns to the Pacific Northwest!  The Norwester, John Wayne’s first yacht,  is a piece of our own history 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 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. “Tomorrow hopes we have learned something from yesterday.”

Grand Opening July 9th at 1:00 – Gilkey Square (Just off Morris and First on the Boardwalk)

 

CEREMONY HIGHLIGHTS

Kim Darby | True Grit

Appearance and autograph signing with actor Kim Darby of the original “True Grit” film starring John Wayne.

MUSIC PERFORMANCES

HONOR GUARD AND 21 GUN SALUTE

LA CONNER’S MAYOR RAMON HAYES

BOB WILLIAM, LOCAL ARTIST KNOWN FOR THE FAMOUS JOHN WAYNE MUGS AROUND 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”

The Norwester Museum Tour | John Wayne’s First Yacht

8 replies
  1. Bob Schrader says:

    I know it went on the rocks lastSunday coming into Prevost Harbor- was it saved? I started a novena for us as a deckhand when I was 11 years old and many times we went aboard the Northwestern and watch movies with John Wayne so I have a great affinity for the boat would sure appreciate a reply

  2. Alene says:

    We were just in La Conner a couple months ago and saw some John Wayne Koozies. We couldn’t find where to buy them, then had leave suddenly for a family member. We really wanted to get some. Are they available to purchase online?

  3. miki boleen says:

    just saw this on seattle news. have company coming from the East next month, and wondered about tours available in October

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