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2 • May 22, 2018 • DISCOVER PORT WASHINGTON Tall Ship Denis Sullivan returns to Port Washington in continued partnership with Discovery World PORT WASHINGTON, WI The City of Port Washington and Discovery World Science & Technology Center have renewed their partnership launched three years ago, bringing the magnificent tall ship Denis Sullivan to the city's harbor – one of the finest harbors in Wisconsin – again this Summer. The 2018 agreement expands upon the success of previous years, which saw nearly 2000 people sail on the Denis Sullivan out of picturesque Port Washington and another 1000 enjoy educational deck tours. The plan for Summer 2018 involves the Denis Sullivan visiting the City of Port Washington from June 1-3 as an iconic part of the swash-buckling fun of Pirate Family Daze event weekend. Additionally, the tall ship – the world's only re-creation of a 19th century three – masted Great Lakes schooner that offers sails to the public – will be in Port Washington in June, August 31 and September 2, participating in the Paramount Music Festival held each year honoring our heritage in the world of Blues music. With each visit to Port Washington, deck tours will be offered, as well as numerous sail opportunities for the public. "Last year, our City's proud partnership with Discovery World Science & Technology Center, bringing the Denis Sullivan to Port Washington for several engagements, resulted in an immediate and direct economic impact within our community," said former City of Port Washington Mayor, Tom Mlada. "The Denis Sullivan offers a unique lake front activity for our residents and visitors, and from an educational perspective, this is a very meaningful way to engage students, instructional staff, school leaders, and families in a hands-on, real-life outdoor classroom experience that imparts relevant knowledge of our maritime history and culture." According to Mlada, that is a very important part of the city's identity as a proud coastal community, and a focus of ongoing city branding and collaborative strategic marketing efforts aimed at driving additional earned media value for both the city and county. "Over the long term, this represents an historic opportunity to build on this relationship to benefit residents of our City, our County and neighboring Counties, and also positively impact Discovery World as an organization," Mlada stated. "For us as a city, it could present some incredible opportunities to generate additional tourism value, expand support of local retailers, and advance partnerships with city and county businesses." For Discovery World, the partnership with Port Washington continues to serve to bring in revenue to help finance an expensive asset of the museum as well as an opportunity to turn the schooner into more of a regional attraction, he said. "It is always a positive to advance learning opportunities and educational partnerships and increase awareness of regional assets, and this is a chance for us to do so at all levels within the City of Port Washington, surrounding communities, and neighboring counties," Discovery World CEO, Joel Brennan said. "This continues to be a really opportune time right now because there are so many positive things happening in Port Washington, especially along the lakefront," he continued. "To have the Denis Sullivan in Port for engagements again this summer enhances the connection among the Sullivan, Discovery World, the City of Port Washington, and residents and visitors from elsewhere." For more information and to reserve your seat, please visit www.portexploreum.com. JUNE 1-3 & AUG 31 - SEP 2, 2018