The 1877 Elissa, the Official Tall Ship of Texas, will accompany the Harvest Moon Regatta racers to Port Aransas next week where she will receive visitors for tours, then proceed to a berth in Corpus Christi where she will be open for school children tours and educational maritime exhibits. At the end of the week, Gov. Rick Perry will present a special proclamation to the Elissa.

Tours will be given Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 27 and 28, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for those under 18. Children under 6 will be admitted free.

As taken from the Port Aransas South Jetty.