Date: May 11th, 2024
Time: 9.30 am
Location: Meet in Fort Vancouver Parking Lot (Click for map)
Schedule:
10.00 am – Tour Fort Vancouver
∼11.30 am – Pearson Air Museum
12.30 – King’s Cross Automotive
Price:
$10 is the usual admission but there are numerous exceptions;
Spend a day in the good ol’ bawdy, heady days of the “Wild Wild West”, starting with a romp through Fort Vancouver’s debaucherous history. During its heyday, the Fort was run by that wild-eyed rebel John McLoughlin. Yes, THAT John McLoughlin. Expect to see, and possibly learn, how the “old-timers” explored the deep, untamed bush and expanded into the new Oregon territory.
After that we’ll move to the Pearson Air Museum. While relatively small, there is a lot packed into this museum. There are a handful of World War I era aircraft and a plethora of displays recounting the exploits of adventurers, explorers and an unhealthy dose of war preparations.
Next we will walk across the street to “King’s Cross Automotive”, where a staff member will show us around their facility and take a look at some of their projects. Specializing in British vehicles of all makes, models and eras, King’s Cross always has several.
When I visited, in preparation for this visit, I saw McLarens, Aston-Martins, Jaguars, a Rolls-Royce and a couple of Land Rovers. Beauty wherever you look!
Lunch is not provided but there are many excellent food choices less than a 5-minute drive away.
Due to space considerations, a maximum of 20 people will be allowed in this event.
RSVP: Please submit the form below before 5/8/24, so we can maintain an accurate head count.
