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SUMMARY:Saturday Speaker Series — Murder at Avondale: Joseph Cicero\, August 21\, 1895
DESCRIPTION:On April 11th\, join the Redmond Historical Society for a tale of “true crime” in Redmond–130 years later! \nOn August 21\, 1895\, Joseph Cicero was killed on Avondale Road just south of NE 116th Street. This event was discovered by historian Dean Jowers while researching the Society’s archives. Information was gathered from newspaper articles\, court records\, and property tax rolls. Working together with Tom Hitzroth\, a story of the murder unfolded. Tom will recount how two once-friendly neighboring families became enemies. He will go into detail about the day of the killing. Following that\, Tom will touch on the complexity of the trials and the ramifications of the death to both families. Dean will answer questions after the talk. \nDoors open at 10:00 AM. This program is free to RHS members with a suggested donation of $5 for non-members. This program will be recorded.
URL:https://experienceredmond.com/event/saturday-speaker-series-murder-at-avondale-joseph-cicero-august-21-1895/
LOCATION:Old Redmond Schoolhouse\, 16600 NE 80th St\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community & Culture
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SUMMARY:Saturday Speaker Series — Leaving Home\, Building a Future: The Immigration Story of the PNW
DESCRIPTION:Redmond Historical Society kicks off its 2026 Saturday Speaker Series with “Leaving Home\, Building a Future: The Immigration Story of the Pacific Northwest\,” exploring the immigrant stories that shaped our region. \nImmigration has long shaped Redmond and the Pacific Northwest\, bringing both opportunity and hardship. From the mid-1800s to today\, people have arrived in search of new beginnings—sometimes driven by necessity\, sometimes by hope. Their presence transformed industries\, impacted Indigenous communities\, and influenced the cultural fabric of the region. \nEarly immigrants brought the traditions and expertise of their homelands. Chinese miners\, hop farmers\, and railroad workers carved out livelihoods despite exclusionary laws. Scandinavian immigrants contributed to fishing\, boatbuilding\, and logging industries. Irish and Welsh settlers pursued farming and coal mining\, while Germans and Eastern Europeans applied themselves in many trades. Across industries\, immigrants adapted\, collaborated\, and reshaped the region’s economy in complex ways that continue to influence the Northwest today. \nJoin Brian Casserly\, an Irish immigrant and professor of history at Bellevue College\, as he explores immigration’s role in the Pacific Northwest. \nAbout the Redmond Historical Society \nThe Redmond Historical Society is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Redmond\, Washington. Through educational programs\, events\, and exhibits\, the society engages the community in exploring and celebrating Redmond’s rich heritage. \nMore info: www.redmondhistoricalsociety.org
URL:https://experienceredmond.com/event/saturday-speaker-series-leaving-home-building-a-future-the-immigration-story-of-the-pnw/
LOCATION:Old Redmond Schoolhouse\, 16600 NE 80th St\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
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SUMMARY:Redmond Historical Society Saturday Speaker Series — The Northwest Passage–The Challenge\, the Suffering\, the Discovery
DESCRIPTION:Gravesite of the first sailors with John Franklin’s expedition\, who died on his quest to find the Northwest Passage. Photo: Author’s collection \nOn 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. \nAbout the Program: This was the quest: to find a short route to Asia. Magellan’s discovery of the passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific was monumental\, but not practical. So thousands of men in hundreds of ships attempted to find a northern route. This presentation brings life to the history of valiant sailors who attempted and eventually succeeded in finding a way through the ice. It concludes with modern explorers finding new ways to complete the passage and an explanation of the fast-changing nature of the Arctic environment. The Pacific Northwest became a focal point for searching for a warm-water entrance from the Pacific side. Cook\, Vancouver\, and others mapped the coast and explored the openings to no avail. Failure to find the opening accelerated the efforts through the Arctic from the Atlantic side. \nDoors open at 10:00 AM. Cost is Free to Society members\, with a suggested donation of $5 for non-members. No registration required. Join us! \nMore info: https://www.redmondhistoricalsociety.org/rhs-events
URL:https://experienceredmond.com/event/redmond-historical-society-saturday-speaker-series-the-northwest-passage-the-challenge-the-suffering-the-discovery/
LOCATION:Old Redmond Schoolhouse\, 16600 NE 80th St\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
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SUMMARY:Redmond Historical Society Saturday Speaker Series — 'The Flora of Seattle in 1850'
DESCRIPTION:Ravenna Park\, Seattle. c. 1911. Webster & Stephens Photograph.\nCourtesy of Museum of History & Industry Library\, Seattle. \nOn 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 of Seattle in 1850: Major Species and Landscapes Prior to Urbanization.” \nBased on the UW grad’s 2005 master’s thesis\, this presentation explores Seattle’s landscapes just before European settlement. It focuses on native plant species and their connection to the area’s diverse ecological zones. “The landscapes of Seattle in 1850 were not static. Most of the city was coniferous forest in various stages of succession\, but the range of conditions was surprising.” \nUsing historical records such as surveyors’ notes\, herbarium records\, settlers’ accounts\, indigenous place names\, vegetation surveys\, and photos\, Ray will take us on a tour of Seattle and how these resources can be applied to other communities in Western Washington. \nDoors open 10:00 AM. Cost is Free to Society members\, with a suggested donation of $5 for non-members. No registration required. Join us! \nMore info: https://www.redmondhistoricalsociety.org/rhs-events
URL:https://experienceredmond.com/event/redmond-historical-society-saturday-speaker-series-the-flora-of-seattle-in-1850/
LOCATION:Old Redmond Schoolhouse\, 16600 NE 80th St\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
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SUMMARY:Downtown Redmond Art Walk: Through an Artist's Eye
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHer work will be alongside other artists and teachers from Redmond’s past\, including Doris Colvin and Russ Goetschius\, offering an opportunity to view Redmond through an artist’s eye. \nDuring your visit\, be sure to pick up a free commemorative sticker\, featuring Devika’s work\, inspired by Redmond’s unique history! \nMore info: https://www.redmondhistoricalsociety.org/rhs-events
URL:https://experienceredmond.com/event/downtown-redmond-art-walk-through-an-artists-eye/
LOCATION:Old Redmond Schoolhouse\, 16600 NE 80th St\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Redmond Arts
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SUMMARY:Redmond Historical Society Saturday Speaker Series - Stomp and Shout: The Untold Story of NW Rock & Roll
DESCRIPTION:Peter Blecha\, author and music historian. Courtesy Humanities Washington \nDiscover 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!\nFrom Nirvana and Pearl Jam to The Sonics and “Louie\, Louie\,” Northwest rock & roll shaped music history. On September 13th\, at 10:30 am at the Old Redmond Schoolhouse\, the Redmond Historical Society welcomes author and music historian Peter Blecha\, who uncovers the hidden bands and R&B roots that connect Ray Charles\, Quincy Jones\, and Jimi Hendrix to the “Original Northwest Sound.” Blecha is speaking courtesy of Humanities Washington. \nDoors open 10:00 AM. Cost is Free to Society members\, with a suggested donation of $5 for non-members. No registration required. Join us! \nMore info: https://www.redmondhistoricalsociety.org/rhs-events
URL:https://experienceredmond.com/event/redmond-historical-society-saturday-speaker-series-stomp-and-shout-the-untold-story-of-nw-rock-roll/
LOCATION:Old Redmond Schoolhouse\, 16600 NE 80th St\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Redmond Arts
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SUMMARY:Saturday Speaker Series Stomp & Shout: The Untold Story of Northwest Rock & Roll
DESCRIPTION:Please note this is an in-person program. A recording will NOT be available following the event. View www.humanities.org/events to find Peter Blecha’s other scheduled presentations.
URL:https://experienceredmond.com/event/saturday-speaker-series-stomp-shout-the-untold-story-of-northwest-rock-roll/
LOCATION:Old Redmond Schoolhouse\, 16600 NE 80th St\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250412T103000
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SUMMARY:Redmond Historical Society Saturday Speaker Series: The ‘Real’ Big Apple: Historian Explores the Evergreen State’s Rich Apple History
DESCRIPTION:April 12 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. Doors open at 10:00 am. \nOn 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. \nWhy do so many apples in the grocery store look the same? And why do so many come from Washington? In this talk\, explore how Washington became the top apple producing state in the country\, and how\, in the process\, it transformed apples into an industrialized commodity. Many regions in the West attempted to grow apples\, but in Washington\, big apples became big business thanks to the work of scientists\, investors\, irrigators\, railroad corporations\, marketers\, and apple growers. How does the history of Washington apples reflect larger changes happening in the American food system—changes that continue to affect our environment and the way we eat today? \nThis in-person event is free to RHS members with a suggested donation of $5 to non-members. Click here for more info. \nAbout the Speaker\nAmanda L. Van Lanen (she/her) is a Professor of History at Lewis-Clark State College and the author of The Washington Apple: Orchards and the Development of Industrial Agriculture. She earned a Ph.D. in history at Washington State University\, and blogs about food history at historyreheated.com.
URL:https://experienceredmond.com/event/redmond-historical-society-saturday-speaker-series-the-real-big-apple-historian-explores-the-evergreen-states-rich-apple-history/
LOCATION:Old Redmond Schoolhouse\, 16600 NE 80th St\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T103000
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SUMMARY:Redmond Historical Society Saturday Speaker Series: 'A Historical Tour of WA State in 75 Documents'
DESCRIPTION: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 us on her current research concerning antebellum desertion on the Pacific Coast―including one of the founders of Bothell! \nThis event is free to RHS members with a suggested donation of $5 to non-members. Please join us! \nMore info can be found here.
URL:https://experienceredmond.com/event/redmond-historical-society-saturday-speaker-series-a-historical-tour-of-wa-state-in-75-documents/
LOCATION:Old Redmond Schoolhouse\, 16600 NE 80th St\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
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SUMMARY:Redmond Historical Society Saturday Speaker Series: "Redmond 2050: From Suburb to City”
DESCRIPTION:Redmond’s Long Range Planning Manager Jeff Churchill discusses how community input\, land development patterns informed the city’s plan for sustainable growth. \nLove 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 Churchill\, for a discussion on how Redmond’s past shapes its future. Jeff will share from some of Redmond’s earliest planning documents and describe how―in some ways―the more things change\, the more they stay the same. \nThe event is free to RHS members\, with a suggested donation of $5 for non-members. This event will be recorded. \nMore info can be found here.
URL:https://experienceredmond.com/event/redmond-historical-society-saturday-speaker-series-redmond-2050-from-suburb-to-city/
LOCATION:Old Redmond Schoolhouse\, 16600 NE 80th St\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T120000
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SUMMARY:Spirit Whales and Sloth Tales: Fossils of Washington State
DESCRIPTION:From Trilobites to Mammoth Tusks: How Fossils Connect Us with Deep Stories of the Planet \nNo 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\, exquisite flowers in Republic\, giant bird tracks near Bellingham\, and curious bear-like beasts on the Olympic Peninsula. With abundant and well-exposed rock layers\, Washington has fossils dating from Ice Age mammals only 12\,000 years old back to marine invertebrates more than 500 million years old. \nJoin co-author David B. Williams as he discusses this amazing array of past life\, which is featured in Spirit Whales and Sloth Tales: Fossils in Washington State. David will provide the background on what inspired him and co-author Dr. Elizabeth Nesbitt to write the first book ever on fossils in the state\, why they chose the fossils they did\, and some of the new science that has allowed paleontologists to tease out the 500-million-year long story of life in this region. In addition\, he will highlight several of the fossils profiled in the book. \nAbout the Saturday Speaker Series \nThe Saturday Speaker Series is presented by the Redmond Historical Society on the second Saturday of the month with three programs each in the fall and spring. Topics range from local and Washington State history to topics of Pacific Northwest regional historical interest. \nAbout the Redmond Historical Society \nThe Redmond Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to serve the community through stewardship\, collecting\, preserving\, and sharing Redmond’s unique heritage. We are recognized as a resource for everything historical in the community. Through our staff\, volunteers and programs we serve the diverse community―families and schools\, business and civic organizations\, and government―attracting experienced leaders\, supportive donors\, and enthusiastic members. \nLink to more info: www.redmondhistoricalsociety.org/RHSevents \nImage caption: An imaginary view of Columbian mammals (left) sharing Western Washington tundra with a herd of bison\, in front of retreating glaciers of the last Ice Age around 13\,000 years ago. Illustration by Julio Lacerda for the Burke Museum\, used with permission. (From “Spirit Whales & Sloth Tales”)
URL:https://experienceredmond.com/event/redmond-historical-society-saturday-speaker-series-spirit-whales-and-sloth-tales-fossils-of-washington-state/
LOCATION:Old Redmond Schoolhouse\, 16600 NE 80th St\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community & Culture
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SUMMARY:Redmond Historical Society Saturday Speaker Series: "Reducing Redmond’s Waste: Past\, Present\, and Future”
DESCRIPTION: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 Schoolhouse on October 12\, 2024\, at 10:30 am. This event will be free to Redmond Historical Society members with a suggested donation of $5 to non-members. \nIt’s important now more than ever to be conscious about our environmental footprint. Redmond is a city of innovation\, and that is true in our efforts to reduce waste as well. From recycling to composting to waste reduction\, year after year\, Redmond has creatively crafted new programs to move our community toward a sustainable future. Learn about the City’s efforts to recycle Styrofoam\, reduce plastics\, compost food waste and much more. Our speakers\, Stacey Auer and Sam Wilder bring a wealth of experience including working together for the past 17 years on programs to reduce waste in Redmond. \nAbout the Saturday Speaker Series\nThe Saturday Speaker Series is presented by the Redmond Historical Society on the second Saturday of the month with three programs each in the fall and spring. Topics range from local and Washington State history to topics of Pacific Northwest regional historical interest. \nAbout the Redmond Historical Society\nThe Redmond Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to serve the community through stewardship\, collecting\, preserving\, and sharing Redmond’s unique heritage. We are recognized as a resource for everything historical in the community. Through our staff\, volunteers and programs we serve the diverse community―families and schools\, business and civic organizations\, and government―attracting experienced leaders\, supportive donors\, and enthusiastic members.
URL:https://experienceredmond.com/event/redmond-historical-society-saturday-speaker-series-reducing-redmonds-waste-past-present-and-future/
LOCATION:Old Redmond Schoolhouse\, 16600 NE 80th St\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community & Culture
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SUMMARY:Walking with History: Elise Farrel-McWhirter
DESCRIPTION:Cost: Free to RHS Members\, suggested $5 donation for non-members. More info: www.redmondhistoricalsociety.org \nLEARN ABOUT ONE OF REDMOND’S EARLY LEADING LADIES! \nBorn 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 a woman who was independent and bold before it was in vogue. \nBefore the Women’s Suffrage moment\, before Women’s right to vote\, Elise Farrel-McWhirter lived a remarkable life on her own terms and traded the glamour of society for a small farming community in rural Washington. A community named Redmond that she chose to live over all the other places she had traveled in North America\, Asia\, and Europe. \nWe can walk with history today\, because she donated her beloved home upon her death that became Farrel-McWhirter Park. Learn about one of Redmond’s early leading ladies\, who loved children\, horses\, nature\, and left us all a legacy that helped foster Redmond’s modern-day Parks Department. \nPortrait Photo: Portrait of Elise Farrel-McWhirter by George Chickering Munzig\, ca. 1900. This painting\, which now hangs in the farmhouse at Farrel-McWhirter Park\, was the first artwork accessioned into the City’s public art collection in 1972.
URL:https://experienceredmond.com/event/walking-with-history-elise-farrel-mcwhirter/
LOCATION:Old Redmond Schoolhouse\, 16600 NE 80th St\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
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SUMMARY:Redmond Historical Society Saturday Speaker Series: 'Bicycling in Redmond - Past\, Present\, and Future'
DESCRIPTION:Cycling club president Joe Matthews gives talk on Redmond’s favorite pastime\nThe 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. \nRedmond is home to several major bike shops. And\, with an extensive network of parks and trails\, on-street bike lanes and off-street trails for easy access to downtown\, neighborhoods\, businesses\, parks\, and even to other cities\, it is “one of a small\, but growing number of cities designated as a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists.” (Redmond.gov). \nJoin the Society to learn how Redmond has earned the designation of “Bicycle Capital of the Northwest” ― from Derby Days races to “Sufferin’ Summits” to Ride Around Mount Rainier in One Day (RAMROD) to the Jerry Baker Memorial Velodrome at Marymoor Park. \nPhoto: Talus view\, Sufferin’ Summits ride\, September 2023. Credit: Redmond Cycling Club \nNOTE: This program is free to Society members\, with a suggested donation of $5 for non-members. Doors open at 10:00 AM. Come early to enjoy a cup of coffee\, explore the Society’s museum\, and mingle! More info: www.redmondhistoricalsociety.org/rhs-events
URL:https://experienceredmond.com/event/redmond-historical-society-saturday-speaker-series-bicycling-in-redmond-past-present-and-future/
LOCATION:Old Redmond Schoolhouse\, 16600 NE 80th St\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community & Culture
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SUMMARY:In This Place: How Poetry Connects Us to the Past
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nAllow 30-45 minutes to learn about Redmond’s history\, view poems from our collections\, and complete the activity in our office.\nParticipants leave with a completed poem\, and have the option to submit their poem for display during National Poetry Month (April).\nLight refreshments available! Missed the event? This activity will be offered during our regular open hours through March 20th. We are open M/T/W 9:30 to 1:00\, and 2:00 to 4:30.\n\nThis event is taking place at Old Redmond Schoolhouse\, Room 122\, 16600 NE 80th Street\, Redmond\, WA 98052 \nThis event is FREE and open to Everyone. \nPhoto Caption: Redmond High School\, circa 1920s
URL:https://experienceredmond.com/event/in-this-place-how-poetry-connects-us-to-the-past/
LOCATION:Old Redmond Schoolhouse\, 16600 NE 80th St\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Redmond Arts
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SUMMARY:Redmond Historical Society Saturday Speaker Series: "Data From Space"
DESCRIPTION: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 free to RHS members\, with a suggested donation of $5 for non-members. \nLisa Rich will discuss her commercial space company Xplore\, designed to collect infinite streams of proprietary data from the XCRAFT®\, its next-generation satellite. Her company’s ability to proliferate―and provide access to many types of Earth Observation data―will help solve many global challenges across the commercial sector\, national security\, environment\, nonprofit sector\, education\, research\, the media industry\, and more. \nShe said\, “I welcome the opportunity to share knowledge of the space industry and educate community members on the exciting work we are doing at Xplore. We are advancing on our mission to deliver unique Earth Observation data to customers and accelerate the marketplace for space data.” \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn how Redmond’s “Space District” is contributing to our local history! \nMore info: www.redmondhistoricalsociety.org \nAbout the Redmond Historical Society\nThe Redmond Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to serve the community through stewardship\, collecting\, preserving\, and sharing Redmond’s unique heritage. We are recognized as a resource for everything historical in the community. Through our staff\, volunteers and programs we serve the diverse community―families and schools\, business and civic organizations\, and government―attracting experienced leaders\, supportive donors\, and enthusiastic members. \nAbout the Saturday Speaker Series\nThe Saturday Speaker Series is presented by the Redmond Historical Society on the second Saturday of the month with three programs each in the fall and spring. Topics range from local and Washington State history to Pacific Northwest regional historical interest.
URL:https://experienceredmond.com/event/redmond-historical-society-saturday-speaker-series-data-from-space/
LOCATION:Old Redmond Schoolhouse\, 16600 NE 80th St\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business & Professional,Community & Culture
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SUMMARY:Redmond Historical Society Saturday Speaker Series: "After the Blast: Mount St. Helens 40 Years Later"
DESCRIPTION: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 members\, suggested donation $5 for non-members. No registration required. More info: https://www.redmondhistoricalsociety.org/rhs-events \nOn May 18\, 1980\, the world watched in awe as Mount St. Helens erupted\, killing 57 people and causing hundreds of square miles of destruction. Everyone thought it would take ages for life to return to the mountain\, but scientists who visited soon after were stunned to find plants sprouting up through the ash and animals skittering around downed trees. \nEcologists have since spent decades studying life’s resilience in the face of seemingly total devastation. Through their work\, the eruption of Mount St. Helens has become known as the greatest natural experiment in Pacific Northwest history. In his talk\, Eric Wagner takes you on a journey through the blast zone. He explores not just the surprising ways plants and animals survived the eruption\, but also the complex roles that people have played\, all while showing how fascinating Mount St. Helens still is 40 years after the blast.
URL:https://experienceredmond.com/event/redmond-historical-society-saturday-speaker-series-after-the-blast-mount-st-helens-40-years-later/
LOCATION:Old Redmond Schoolhouse\, 16600 NE 80th St\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community & Culture
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SUMMARY:Redmond Historical Society Saturday Speaker Series: City's Poet Laureate Explores ‘History of Cascadia’
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nEngaging with Land and History \nLaura Da’ will discuss the practice of writing about the place and history of the Cascadia bioregion. Da’ will read from her collections of poetry and provide context into her creative process of engaging with the land and history both as a writer and teacher. Additionally\, Da’ will discuss her engagements with the waterways and lands of Redmond during her tenure as poet laureate\, including her poetic maps of the Lake Sammamish and Sammamish River ecosystems. \nAbout the Speaker  \nA lifetime resident of the Pacific Northwest\, Da’ studied creative writing at the University of Washington and The Institute of American Indian Arts. Being of Eastern Shawnee descent\, Da’ is the recipient of the Native American Arts and Cultures Fellowship. She has also received an Artist Trust Fellowship\, and fellowships from Hugo House and the Jack Straw Writers Program. Da’ is the current Poet Laureate of Redmond\, Washington. Her first book\, Tributaries\, won the 2016 American Book Award. And her latest book\, Instruments of the True Measure\, won the Washington State Book Award. Recently\, Da’ was one of 23 recipients nationwide to be awarded a fellowship from the Academy of American Poets Laureate. \nAbout the Redmond Historical Society \nThe Redmond Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to serve the community through stewardship\, collecting\, preserving\, and sharing Redmond’s unique heritage. \nAbout the Saturday Speaker Series \nThe Saturday Speaker Series is presented by the Redmond Historical Society on the second Saturday of the month with three programs each in the fall and spring. Topics range from local and Washington state\,history to Pacific Northwest regional interest. More info: www.redmondhistoricalsociety.org/rhs-events
URL:https://experienceredmond.com/event/redmond-historical-society-speaker-series-redmond-poet-laureate-explores-history-of-cascaia/
LOCATION:Old Redmond Schoolhouse\, 16600 NE 80th St\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community & Culture
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SUMMARY:Saturday Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Who dunnit? Local historian investigates 97-year-old murder mystery\nThe 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. \nProgram Description:
On October 30\, 1926\, Letitia Whitehall\, a former Redmond school girl went missing in Kirkland. Two weeks later\, she was found in the Sammamish River near the Slough Bridge in Kenmore. She had been murdered. Local historian Tom Hitzroth has spent 26 years investigating this incident\, which became one of the more famous crimes in the county. Through interviews with family members\, others who knew her\, newspaper clippings\, inquest and investigator documents\, court records\, and as well as other supporting documentation\, Tom will present the facts as he knows them of this cold case. \nTom Hitzroth is a master storyteller. Join us for a fascinating program about the tragic slaying of a young girl that made the front pages of the newspapers for six months. \nDate/Time: Saturday\, September 9\, 2023\, 10:30 AM. Doors open at 10:00 AM. \nTopic: Letitia Whitehall Murder: A 97-Year-Old Cold Case \nLocation: Live in person at the Old Redmond Schoolhouse\, 16600 NE 80th St.\, Redmond\, WA 98052. \nNote: Recordings of these programs will be available on our YouTube channel\, following in-person programs\, when permitted by speakers. Registration is not required. \nMasking: Recommended but not required. \nCost: Free to RHS members\, suggested donation $5 for non-members. No registration required. \nMore Info: https://www.redmondhistoricalsociety.org/rhs-events
URL:https://experienceredmond.com/event/saturday-speaker-series/
LOCATION:Old Redmond Schoolhouse\, 16600 NE 80th St\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community & Culture
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