By Nancy Covert
Nineteen Cherrydale Kindergarteners from Kelly Foit’s class visited Nathaniel Orr’s wagon shop on April 11 to learn about Orr and all the tools stored therein: bellows for the forge, drills, saws, hammers, nails, etc even tops. [See photo gallery below]. Everyone had a good time, including the Chaperones. Best of all were the “bouncy buggy rides” provided by Buzz Brake, Wagon Shop Docent. A good time was had by all. After a thrilling, time-packed half hour they continued with a tour to the Post Office.
Tours of any of Steilacoom Historical Museum Association’s properties may be scheduled by phoning 584-4133. The Museum is open from Noon-5 Saturdays and Sundays through October.
Buzz Brake says
Nobody had more fun than the horse! Come by on weekends through October from 1 – 5:00 to enjoy the Museum at the corner of Main and Rainier and the
co-located Orr Home and Wagon Shop!
Ray Egan says
Hi Nancy,
Congrats on your fine article in the Columbia – a fun read. And we enjoy your posts and pictures in the Surburban Times. Keep up the great work. You may be retired de jure but don’t retire de facto.