Wellington Train Disaster: Caravan Tour
May 31 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$75 – $95
On March 1, 1910, the deadliest avalanche in North American history swept down the snowy Cascades, burying two trains and killing 96 people.
The Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center invites you to the Wellington Train Disaster Lecture & Caravan Tour on May 30-31.
On Saturday, May 31, at 9 AM, join us for a guided caravan tour of the Wellington Site, where patrons will personally commute to each stop on the tour. At each stop, our expert guide will uncover the storied legacy of the Great Northern Railway Company, visiting several historic sites between Leavenworth and Stevens Pass.
Participants will receive a detailed itinerary by email, complete with a map and Google Maps pins for easy navigation. Cost per car is $75 for members and $95 for non-members. Registration is required.
Tour-goers will arrive at the Cascade Tunnel at 9 AM for the first stop. The caravan will head west on U.S. Highway 2, stopping for discussion at different points of interest. The final stop is the interpretive site at Wellington, where participants will have lunch and take a half-mile walk around the area of the disaster. From there tour goers part ways and head home. Please bring a lunch, plenty of water, and wear good walking shoes.
