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Tacoma Historical Society: Movie Night at the Museum “The Grey Fox”

August 18, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

FREE

Join Tacoma Historical Society Movie Night at the Museum as we celebrate the 150th Northern Pacific Commemoration!

Come enjoy a snack and special showing of 1982’s “The Grey Fox” starring Richard Farnsworth.

Based on the true story of Canada’s first train robbery, “an aging but gentlemanly stagecoach robber is released from prison and decides to go to Canada to become a train robber.”Partially filmed in Washington State, this film features the Northern Pacific Train engine, NP1070, currently housed at the Lake Whatcom Railway.

While we have chairs at the museum, feel free to to bring seat cushions from home to make your viewing more comfortable.

This event is FREE or by donation. Donations can be made through Eventbrite or at the museum.
Event is sponsored by Port of Tacoma, Amtrak, Tacoma Public Utilities and Puyallup Tribe of Indians.
Questions? Call (253) 472-3738 or email info@tacomahistory.org

Details

Date:
August 18, 2023
Time:
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost:
FREE
Website:
https://np150.org/the-grey-fox

Venue

Tacoma Historical Society
406 Tacoma Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98402 United States
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Phone
2534723738
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