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    • Redmond Historical Society Saturday Speaker Series — The Northwest Passage–The Challenge, the Suffering, the Discovery

    Old Redmond Schoolhouse 16600 NE 80th St, Redmond, WA, United States

    Gravesite of the first sailors with John Franklin's expedition, who died on his quest to find the Northwest Passage. Photo: Author’s collection On November 8th, the Redmond Historical Society welcomes Dr. Ed Sobey, oceanographer and author. He will bring his presentation, “Northwest Passage–The Challenge, the Suffering, the Discovery," to the Old Redmond Schoolhouse. About the […]

    • Redmond Historical Society Saturday Speaker Series — ‘The Flora of Seattle in 1850’

    Old Redmond Schoolhouse 16600 NE 80th St, Redmond, WA, United States

    Ravenna Park, Seattle. c. 1911. Webster & Stephens Photograph. Courtesy of Museum of History & Industry Library, Seattle. On October 11th, the Redmond Historical Society welcomes Ray Larson, Associate Director and Curator of Living Collections & the Otis Douglas Hyde Herbarium at the University of Washington Botanic Gardens. He will bring his presentation, "The Flora […]

    • Downtown Redmond Art Walk: Through an Artist’s Eye

    Old Redmond Schoolhouse 16600 NE 80th St, Redmond, WA, United States

    Explore Redmond's history through art! Visit the Redmond Historical Society to see pieces from the Society's collections, as well as a new piece by local artist Devika Kapoor. Devika founded Paint A Style Art School in 2014 and has been teaching art in Redmond, WA for over ten years. Her work will be alongside other […]

    Redmond Historical Society Saturday Speaker Series – Stomp and Shout: The Untold Story of NW Rock & Roll

    Old Redmond Schoolhouse 16600 NE 80th St, Redmond, WA, United States

    Peter Blecha, author and music historian. Courtesy Humanities Washington Discover the hidden roots of Northwest Rock—from ‘Louie, Louie’ to Hendrix. Join the Redmond Historical Society as we kick off our Fall Saturday Speaker Series! From Nirvana and Pearl Jam to The Sonics and “Louie, Louie,” Northwest rock & roll shaped music history. On September 13th, […]

    • Redmond Historical Society Saturday Speaker Series: The ‘Real’ Big Apple: Historian Explores the Evergreen State’s Rich Apple History

    Old Redmond Schoolhouse 16600 NE 80th St, Redmond, WA, United States

    April 12 10:30 am - 12:00 pm. Doors open at 10:00 am. On Saturday, April 12, join the Redmond Historical Society for an exciting conversation with Professor Amanda L. Van Lanen on “Big Apples, Big Business: How Washington Became the Apple State." Dr. Van Lanen is speaking courtesy of Humanities Washington. Why do so many […]

    • Redmond Historical Society Saturday Speaker Series: ‘A Historical Tour of WA State in 75 Documents’

    Old Redmond Schoolhouse 16600 NE 80th St, Redmond, WA, United States

    The Redmond Historical Society invites you to an exciting program with public historian Lorraine McConaghy. In this unique presentation, Lorraine showcases documents―from postcards to posters―gathered from museum archives throughout the state. After 1880, they are very colorful, and they “show” rather than “tell” the history of Washington from a unique perspective. She will also brief […]

    • Redmond Historical Society Saturday Speaker Series: “Redmond 2050: From Suburb to City”

    Old Redmond Schoolhouse 16600 NE 80th St, Redmond, WA, United States

    Redmond’s Long Range Planning Manager Jeff Churchill discusses how community input, land development patterns informed the city’s plan for sustainable growth. Love History? Love Redmond? From logging town to poultry ranches, from sleepy suburb to bustling urban center, Redmond is growing into a city of vibrant, diverse communities. Join the City’s long-range planning manager, Jeff […]

    • Spirit Whales and Sloth Tales: Fossils of Washington State

    Old Redmond Schoolhouse 16600 NE 80th St, Redmond, WA, United States

    From Trilobites to Mammoth Tusks: How Fossils Connect Us with Deep Stories of the Planet No matter where you wander in Washington, you are never very far from the past and the evidence of the plants and animals that came before. You can find trilobites near the Idaho border, primitive horses on the Columbia Plateau, […]

    • Redmond Historical Society Saturday Speaker Series: “Reducing Redmond’s Waste: Past, Present, and Future”

    Old Redmond Schoolhouse 16600 NE 80th St, Redmond, WA, United States

    Redmond Historical Society announces the second program of our Fall 2024 Saturday Speaker Series. This time, we will be hosting two special guests: Stacey Auer, Recycling Program Administrator for the City of Redmond, and Sam Wilder, Contractor on behalf of the City of Redmond. This will be an in-person event held at the Old Redmond […]

    • Walking with History: Elise Farrel-McWhirter

    Old Redmond Schoolhouse 16600 NE 80th St, Redmond, WA, United States

    Cost: Free to RHS Members, suggested $5 donation for non-members. More info: www.redmondhistoricalsociety.org LEARN ABOUT ONE OF REDMOND'S EARLY LEADING LADIES! Born an heiress in the Age of Industry, Elise Farrel-McWhirter led the life of one of the most intriguing socialites in New England in the early 20th century. Follow the incredible life journey of […]

    • Redmond Historical Society Saturday Speaker Series: ‘Bicycling in Redmond – Past, Present, and Future’

    Old Redmond Schoolhouse 16600 NE 80th St, Redmond, WA, United States

    Cycling club president Joe Matthews gives talk on Redmond's favorite pastime The Redmond Historical Society concludes the Spring '24 season of its popular Saturday Speaker Series with a talk on “Bicycling in Redmond – Past, Present, and Future.” Joe Matthews, president of the Redmond Cycling Club, will give a short history of that organization. Redmond […]

    • In This Place: How Poetry Connects Us to the Past

    Old Redmond Schoolhouse 16600 NE 80th St, Redmond, WA, United States

    Learn about Poetry with the Redmond Historical Society! Drop in any time between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM on Saturday, March 9th to learn about "ekphrasis" as a literary device by responding to an item or photo on display. Allow 30-45 minutes to learn about Redmond’s history, view poems from our collections, and complete the […]

    Redmond Historical Society Saturday Speaker Series: “Data From Space”

    Old Redmond Schoolhouse 16600 NE 80th St, Redmond, WA, United States

    The Redmond Historical Society is pleased to announce our second Saturday Speaker Series program for the 2024 season by inviting the community to an exciting conversation with Lisa Rich, Founder and COO of Xplore Inc. This event will be held in the Old Redmond Schoolhouse on Saturday, 10:30 AM, March 9, 2024. The event is […]

    • Redmond Historical Society Saturday Speaker Series: “After the Blast: Mount St. Helens 40 Years Later”

    Old Redmond Schoolhouse 16600 NE 80th St, Redmond, WA, United States

    Writer and biologist Eric Wagner explores the resilience of the Mount St. Helens ecosystem in the wake of the 1980 volcanic eruption. Join us for a look at one of the most dramatic events in the geological history of the Pacific Northwest region. Mr. Wagner is speaking courtesy of Humanities Washington. Cost: Free to RHS […]

    • Redmond Historical Society Saturday Speaker Series: City’s Poet Laureate Explores ‘History of Cascadia’

    Old Redmond Schoolhouse 16600 NE 80th St, Redmond, WA, United States

    The Redmond Historical Society invites the community to an exciting conversation with Redmond Poet Laureate, Laura Da’, on the topic of “Currents of Time and Place: Poetry that Engages with History and Image in Cascadia." Admission is free to RHS members, and a suggested donation of $5 for non-members.  Engaging with Land and History Laura […]

    • Saturday Speaker Series

    Old Redmond Schoolhouse 16600 NE 80th St, Redmond, WA, United States

    Who dunnit? Local historian investigates 97-year-old murder mystery The Redmond Historical Society kicks off its Fall '23 Saturday Speaker Series September 9th, 10:30 am, at the Old Redmond Schoolhouse. The program, “Letitia Whitehall Murder: A 97-Year-Old Cold Case,” will be followed by a Q&A. Program Description:
On October 30, 1926, Letitia Whitehall, a former Redmond school […]