History98520 BLACK FRIDAY FIRE Walking Tour
Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Time
- 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
- Price
- $20.00
The Black Friday Fire consumed 140 buildings in downtown Aberdeen. Follow fire from a one-legged sailor's breakfast to its desperate dynamite end.
More Information (Go Grays Harbor is not responsible for external websites)
Black Friday Fire – On October 16, 1903, the Black Friday Fire consumed most of downtown Aberdeen, destroying more than 140 buildings before it was dynamited into submission. Using period maps this tour will follow the cause, course and contributing factors from a one-legged sailor on Hume Street, across Heron, Wishkah and Market Streets to the explosive conclusion that saved Aberdeen General Hospital. August 22nd & 29th
Tickets and more information are available at: https://History98520.org/walking-tours/
Tickets and more information are available at: https://History98520.org/walking-tours/
Dates
The event runs from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM on the following dates.
Select a date to add this event to your calendar app.