[cid:image001.png@01D88D32.F6736AF0] Contact Robin Harrison Telephone 253.858.6722 Email Operations@HarborHistoryMuseum.org Website www.harborhistorymuseum.org<http://www.harborhistorymuseum.org> MEDIA RELEASE July 1, 2022 Harbor History Museum GEARING UP FOR Annual Fundraiser ~ History Rocks 2022! [cid:image005.jpg@01D88D33.0AF6BAE0]Gig Harbor, WA, July 1, 2022- The Harbor History Museum (HHM) will be holding its annual fundraiser on August 20th, 2022. This will be the first time in 2 years HHM has been able to hold an in-person event due to Covid-19. The event will be held at the Harbor History Museum on August 20th from 5pm to 9 pm. It will feature Seattle's legendary band, Jr. Cadillac, a museum open house, live auction, food, and a wine and beer garden. Jim Borgen will be the MC and auctioneer for the evening. Augmenting the event is an online-only silent auction to allow for the widest participation. The funds raised from this auction and event are critical to keeping the museum open and our educational programs vital and relevant to the community. There are great items available in the auction and something for every budget. Bidders will find special gifts, vacation adventures, and unique experiences only available through the Harbor History Museum. Examples of auction items include a private tour of the US Capitol, weekend getaways, boat excursions, artwork, jewelry and so much more! Setting the theme for this year's auction event is the much-loved band Jr. Cadillac. For anyone who knows and loves the unofficial Washington State song "Louie Louie" this IS the band that made it rock. Jr. Cadillac has been rocking the Northwest for some 50 years and hasn't let up yet. Over the years, Jr. Cadillac has shared the stage with such bands and big names as ELO, The Beach Boys, The Kinks, Yes, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Chuck Berry and Jethro Tull. Their sound is all their own and original songs that earned the band national recognition were "Raised on Rock," featured in an episode of the TV show Northern Exposure, and "No Money Down" that became a hit for Chuck Berry. "We are incredibly honored to help Jr. Cadillac celebrate 50 years of rockin' the Northwest," says Museum Director Stephanie Lile. "They are incredible musicians and are putting the real ROCK into History Rocks this year." Tickets to the event are $100 each and can be purchased at http://www.harborhistorymuseum.org<http://www.harborhistorymuseum.org/>. There is no cost to register for the online auction, only if you bid and win an item. To participate in the auction, go to https://harborhm2022.ggo.bid/bidding/package-browse. If you would like more information about this fundraiser or the Harbor History Museum, please contact Robin Harrison at 253.858.6722 or email Operations@HarborHistoryMuseum.org. __________________________________________________________________________________ About Harbor History Museum: Harbor History Museum creates opportunities to experience the heritage of the greater Gig Harbor communities by collecting, preserving, and sharing the rich history of the area. Founded in 1964, the Gig Harbor Peninsula Historical Society, dba Harbor History Museum, opened its new facility in 2010. The museum campus includes an 1893 fully restored one-room schoolhouse; a 65-foot fishing vessel currently being meticulously conserved; 7,000 square feet of exhibition space; and a 900-square foot library, research, and meeting room. Masks are required for entry during this time. CURRENT HOURS - Wednesday-Saturday 11 am-4pm ADMISSION - Complimentary admission for all visitors courtesy of the City of Gig Harbor. CONTACT - 253-858-6722, www.HarborHistoryMuseum.org<http://www.HarborHistoryMuseum.org>, Operations@HarborHistoryMuseum.org<file://hhm-srv/company/6-MARKETING%20COMMUNICATIONS/Marketing%20and%20Development/Media%20Releases/Operations@HarborHistoryMuseum.org> Robin Harrison | Operations and Marketing Manager [cid:image004.png@01D88D32.F6736AF0] operations@harborhistorymuseum.org<mailto:operations@harborhistorymuseum.org> 4121 Harborview Drive Gig Harbor, WA 98332 253-858-6722