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Bicentennial Wagon Train Pilgrimage in Washington, 1975-1976

Bicentennial Wagon Train Pilgrimage, June 20,1975, Governors' Negative Collection, Washington State Archives

In 1975, as the Bicentennial of the American Revolution neared, people began planning events to mark the occasion. One such event was the Bicentennial Wagon Train Pilgrimage, a network of five covered wagon trains that would pass through each state along well-known historic trails. Organized by the Pennsylvania Bicentennial Commission, the trails were designed to converge together at the Valley Forge National Historic Park to celebrate on July 4th, 1976.

Learn more about Washington’s role below:

Washington State Ferries 75: The M/V Evergreen State

Ferry Evergreen State approaching ferry terminal on Puget Sound, Washington Department of Transportation, Agency Library, Photograph Collections, Washington State Archives

Constructed in just 11 months and commissioned in 1954, the Evergreen State became the first custom-built vessel to join the Washington State Ferry fleet. Upon its debut on the Bainbridge-Seattle route, the 310ft long Evergreen State was the largest ferry on the West Coast.

George Tsutakawa, Seattle-born Fountain Artist

George Tsutakawa's Joshua Green Fountain> May 16th, 1966, State Library Photograph Collection, 1851-1990, Washington State Archives

George Tsutakawa (b.1910-d.1997) was a Seattle-born artist of the ‘Northwest School’ famous for his paintings and bronze metal sculptures. His signature abstract fountain work, such as the above Joshua Green Fountain, furnish public spaces throughout the US, Canada, and Japan. In the course of his lifetime, Tsutakawa produced 75 unique fountains.