Why the Seattle General Strike lives on
Seattle Pacific University, Demaray Hall Rm 358 509 W. Bertona St., Seattle, WA, United StatesWhy the Seattle General Strike of 1919 lives on Today. Dr. James Gregory, University of Washington Harry Bridges Endowed Chair of Labor Studies. In this presentation, James Gregory examines how stories and memories of the strike spread in the months, years, decades, and generations that followed. In 1919, stories helped inspire a wave of strikes,
Art in Seattle’s Public Spaces
Seattle Pacific University, Ames Library Seminar Room, Second Floor 3307 3rd Av. W., Seattle, WA, United StatesWalk down any street in Seattle, turn the corner, and you are likely to discover art enhancing the city’s public spaces – from historical statues to abstract sculptures. The downtown area alone has over 350 artworks alone for all to enjoy. How did Seattle amass such a vast collection? What does it tell us about
Art in Seattle’s Public Spaces Walking Tour with author Jim Rupp
Lake Union Park Ped. Bridge 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin Jim Rupp, author of "Art in Seattle’s Public Spaces, from Sodo to South Lake Union," for an informative walking tour of artworks throughout the South Lake Union neighborhood. No area in the city has amassed such a large collection of sculptures in so short a time. Find out how it got there and what
Madison Park History Walk – (Please note: this event is sold out)
Pioneer Hall 1642 43rd Ave E., Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin the Pioneer Association of the State of Washington for a history walk, presented by the Pacific Northwest Historians Guild. Learn about one of Seattle’s oldest neighborhoods, the first baseball field in the city and important gathering places, including the 1890 Music Palace and the 1888 ferry dock. This 2.5-mile, mostly flat walk, is co-led
Chief Seattle and the Town that Took His Name
Seattle Pacific University, Ames Library Seminar Room, Second Floor 3307 3rd Av. W., Seattle, WA, United StatesThe Guild is honored to have David Buerge speak about his new book, Chief Seattle and the Town that Took His Name. Based on more that two decades of research, Buerge’s book is the first to tell a full story of Chief Seattle, his life, and his influence on Seattle. Without a doubt, the book is