A puzzle of Olympia celebrating Washington's birthday. The Olympia is shown in the water, with golden smokestacks, a white base, and a red bottom, firing its cannons. There is smoke from it firing the cannons. Next to the ship is a mountain with different homes on it. There are a few others, smaller boats in the water next to the Olympia. The puzzle box is shown, it is teal blue with a picture of the completed puzzle on it.

Cruiser OLYMPIA on Washington's Birthday Puzzle

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300 piece jigsaw puzzle featuring National Historic Landmark Ship, Cruiser Olympia.

Source: Period hand-colored photograph of Cruiser Olympia in Hong Kong, c. 1897

Seen as one of the most patriotic days in the year, Cruiser Olympia’s crew fired her guns in salute of George Washington's birthday (now called President's Day). The day was usually filled with competitions, elaborate meals, and an electric light display at night to complete the day's festivities.

Original Image: Gift courtesy of Robert Christopher

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