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Santa Claus is Comin' to Tug
By Door County Maritime Museum
Dec 7, 2011 - 8:42:39 AM
Santa at the wheel of the museum tugboat John Purves.
Tug John Purves.
Santa Claus will be making his annual visit to the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay to gather gift requests from area children. He will welcome children aboard the Tug John Purves, the Museum’s 92-year-old in-water exhibit, from 10 a.m.-1p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10. The event offers a double treat for the children since it not only presents an opportunity to see Santa, but to also step aboard a historic seagoing tug boat. “Santa will arrive at the Museum on board a Coast Guard boat. At least that’s the plan, provided ice doesn’t clog the channel,” said Bob Desh, the Museum’s executive director. The Museum worked with Santa to schedule his visit a week earlier than previous years in hope that ice will have not yet formed on Sturgeon Bay. “The Coast Guard and Santa have a very special relationship during the holidays,” said Desh, a retired Coast Guard captain. “Santa utilizes Coast Guard vessels and aircraft for his visits to ports around the country. We feel fortunate to be able to share in that tradition with the Coast Guard Station here in Sturgeon Bay.” Once on board the 149-foot vessel, Santa will eagerly accept children’s Christmas wishes. However, due to the cramped conditions on the vessel, only two adults will be permitted to escort the children. While they wait, children will be entertained by holiday videos in the Museum’s Reddin Bridge Room. There is no cost for visiting Santa, but a $5 suggested donation will be appreciated. The Maritime Museum is located at 120 N. Madison Avenue, between the two downtown bridges. For more information on Santa’s visit or the Museum in general call 920-743-5958 or visit www.dcmm.org
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