SEATTLE, WA.- Experience Pulling Together: A Brief History of Rowing in Seattle on view at the Museum of History & Industry in celebration of the anticipated premiere of The Boys in the Boat film directed by George Clooney, visitors are invited to explore a selection of rare artifacts and photographs from the 1936 Olympic Gold medalist rowing team from the University of Washington, as well as the history of rowing in Seattle.

To mark the opening of Pulling Together, MOHAI has organized an opening day celebration today including a panel discussion with former Seattle-based Olympic rowing medalists, screenings of the critically acclaimed American Experience documentary film, The Boys of '36, courtesy of KCTS 9 and a special Pop-Up-Shop at the MOHAI Mercantile featuring a wide-range of rowing-themed merchandise.

"Rowing is part of the fabric and identity of Seattle and the Puget Sound region," said MOHAI Executive Director Leonard Garfield. "The temperate climate and abundant waterways have fostered a thriving rowing community. Pulling Together highlights the historical significance of rowing in our region and showcases the remarkable achievements of our local rowers."

A highlight of the exhibit is material from the 1936 Berlin Olympics, including gold medals, Olympic jerseys and uniforms, and other artifacts including the megaphone worn by Bob Moch, an American Flag given to Joe Rantz at the Olympics, and much more.

In addition to these objects, the iconic Husky Challenger, which was built by George and Stan Pocock in 1956 for the UW crew is on view. It is nearly identical to the Husky Clipper, the shell built by George Pocock that won in the 1936 Olympics. The Challenger has been generously loaned by the Northwest Maritime Center and Tuf As Nails Masters Women's Rowing Crew of Port Townsend.

This exhibit was organized by MOHAI in collaboration with: University of Washington, ASUW Shell House, University of Washington Rowing, University of Washington Libraries Special Collections, Pocock Rowing Foundation, and Northwest Maritime Center.

Museum of History & Industry
Pulling Together: A Brief History of Rowing
November 24, 2023 - June 2, 2024