(Sault Ste. Marie) May, 2024 – Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours and Sault Historic Sites invite Eastern Upper Peninsula (EUP) residents to their second annual Family Fun Day on Sunday, May 19. For a per site donation of money or pet food, all EUP residents with proper identification can visit the Museum Ship Valley Camp, Tower of History, River of History Museum and enjoy a Famous Soo Locks Boat Tour.
“We hope Family Fun Day will encourage EUP adults and children to enjoy our attractions while supporting the Chippewa County Animal Shelter,” said Lacie Wojnaroski, Executive Director of Sault Historic Sites.
Located on Mackinaw Trail in Soo Township, the Chippewa County Animal Shelter provides animals of all types and sizes to find a suitable new home.
“We welcome all EUP families to take advantage of this unique opportunity on Sunday, May 19 to explore the rich history of our area aboard our classic lock tours,” said Scott LaBonte, Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours General Manager. “We’re excited to feature an additional location for Bird’s Eye Café at our ticket office…”
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On May 19, Valley Camp, Tower of History, and River of History Museum are open 11AM to 5PM. Located next to the Valley Camp, Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours will operate tours at 10AM, 12:30PM and 3PM aboard its iconic yellow and blue tour boats. Visitors over age 16 will need proper identification to demonstrate EUP (Chippewa, Luce and Mackinac Counties) residency . For details, visit famoussoolocks.com and Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours on Facebook.
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Operating since 1959, Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours is proudly sailing into its 65th year and offers a variety of cruises aboard its iconic yellow and blue tour boats. Located in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan next to the historic Valley Camp Museum Ship, Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours makes a visit to the Upper Peninsula memorable with educational and relaxing maritime adventures.
Sault Historic Sites was founded in 1967 as a non-profit organization with the mission of preserving, restoring and presenting the history of Sault Ste. Marie to visitors and local residents alike. Starting with the acquisition of the Museum Ship Valley Camp, Sault Historic Sites now owns and operates several locations in Sault Ste. Marie including the Tower of History. Sault Historic Sites oversees the management of the River of History Museum.
Media Contact: Scott LaBonte (906-632-2512)