Deception Pass Hike with Judy Bentley
Rosario Beach Rosario Beach, Anacortes, WA, United StatesJoin Judy Bentley for this moderate hike of Deception Pass, the state’s most popular state park. Hikers in Deception Pass will experience the Samish, maritime, Civilian Conservation Corps and fishing history of the region; Guild member Karen Borell will talk about the bridge and fish traps. We will hike up to five miles roundtrip, with
Stories behind the Stones: A Walking Tour of Washelli Cemetery
Washelli Cemetery 11111 Aurora Av. N., Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin Guild Member Lisa Oberg and Amber Brock for a walk through Washelli Cemetery as we explore the history of this hallowed ground and the stories behind the stones, including Seattle’s white founders, Medal of Honor winners, and others that are less well-known. Good walking shoes recommended as the ground is uneven in areas. All
Member’s New Research Discussion
Seattle Pacific University, Weter Hall, Room 202 3317 Fifth Avenue West, Seattle, WA, United StatesFall is in the air and the back to school vibe has us ready to learn new things, just in time for our September program! Traditionally, our first program of the Fall is a chance for Guild members to share what they have been working on and what they hope to discover this year. Anne
When It Mattered Most
Seattle Pacific University, Ames Library Seminar Room, Second Floor 3307 3rd Av. W., Seattle, WA, United StatesAuthor Kevin Ticen will share stories behind his recent book, When It Mattered Most, about the 1917 Stanley Cup-winning Metropolitans, Seattle’s first professional sports franchise. 7 pm social time, 7:3o presentation. This event is free and the public is invited to attend. Free parking is available in the Seattle Pacific University parking lot, at West
Faces of Citizen-Soldiers: Stories of the Washington National Guard
Seattle Pacific University, Ames Library Seminar Room, Second Floor 3307 3rd Av. W., Seattle, WA, United StatesPresented by co-Authors Andy Leneweaver, Rick Patterson and Bill Woodward. The authors of Washington National Guard (Arcadia, Oct 2019) draw from their just-published pictorial history to highlight several of the long-overlooked personal stories they have uncovered. In narrating these vignettes, they will show how the Guard has played an integral role in both peace and