Discover the mystery behind the 1947 UFO appearance between Des Moines and Maury Island with a walking tour narrated by the screenwriter of the Maury Island Incident film, Steve Edmiston. This 1.2-mile round-trip walking tour will introduce you to the fantastic tale of molten “slag” falling from a flying saucer over Harold Dahl’s boat, injuring his son and killing the family’s dog, the army-air force investigation that ended with the tragic crash of a B-25 bomber, the personal involvement of FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, the first-ever reported encounter with “men in black,” and the new dispute over whether Harold Dahl ever confessed to a hoax. *Estimated duration: 75 minutes.
Transportation is available to/from this event via Seattle Express. You can expect to be back at the Hilton by 11:15 AM. Meeting in the lobby of the Hilton at 9:45 AM for pick up. Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center, 17620 International Boulevard, Seattle, WA 98188
If you are driving yourself the starting point is the Maury Island Incident Mural, located at the intersection of 6th Avenue South and South 223rd Street in Des Moines.
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