History
STILL: A Poetic Journey of Two Women
Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA, United StatesEmily Dickinson and Dr. Maya Angelou – what connects these two incredible women poets and where do their unique sparks diverge? This newly devised play will explore these questions and more as the ensemble illuminate poems from these special authors. This new work is created in partnership with faculty from UWT School of Interdisciplinary Arts… Continue Reading STILL: A Poetic Journey of Two Women
Untold Stories by Whitman Mission NHS and Manhattan Project NHP
Whitman Mission National Historic Site 328 Whitman Mission Road, Walla Walla, WA, United StatesWhitman Mission National Historic Site (NHS) and Manhattan Project National Historical Park (NHP) will host a special event at Whitman Mission NHS on Saturday, June 17 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Rangers from both parks will celebrate people and stories often excluded from regional history. Fifteen-minute ranger talks will start at the Whitman Mission visitor… Continue Reading Untold Stories by Whitman Mission NHS and Manhattan Project NHP
Not So Secret City Walking Tour
Richland Community Center 500 Amon Park Dr., Richland, WA, United StatesThe Manhattan Project transformed Richland, WA and the surrounding area in just a matter of months. Join a Manhattan Project National Historical Park ranger in a guided walk around downtown Richland for an introduction to the Manhattan Project and the community built for its workers. Learn about the farming community that was here before the… Continue Reading Not So Secret City Walking Tour
Messages of Peace
The REACH Museum 1943 Columbia Park Trail, Richland, United StatesAs we approach the 78th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, join us at the REACH Museum on Saturday, August 5 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (PDT) to reflect on the events that occurred in Japan in August 1945. We will have luminaria bags available at this event for the… Continue Reading Messages of Peace
Power House Movie: Downwind
GESA Power House Theatre 111 N 6th Ave, Walla Walla, WA, United StatesOn the anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki in 1945, Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents “Downwind,” a documentary narrated by Martin Sheen, featuring Lewis Black and lauded actor Micheal Douglas. Join us for this very special screening on Wednesday, August 9 at 7PM which will also included a Q&A session with one of… Continue Reading Power House Movie: Downwind
Lights for Peace
Fingernail Stage @ Howard Amon Park 500 Amon Park Dr, Richland, WA, United StatesOn August 9 at 8:00 pm PDT, Manhattan Project National Historical Park will host Lights for Peace at the Fingernail Stage in Howard Amon Park in Richland. The program will feature music from the Mid-Columbia Mastersingers, a guest speaker, and an opportunity to ring a peace bell. Visitors will also have an opportunity to walk… Continue Reading Lights for Peace
City of Destiny Festival
Foss Waterway Seaport Museum 705 Dock St, Tacoma, WA, United StatesJoin us for a celebration of Tacoma's diverse history! This year's festival commemorates the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the Northern Pacific Railroad to Tacoma and focuses on those in and coming to Tacoma were affected by that change. This event is free to the public and will feature hands-on activities, performances, exhibits, heritage… Continue Reading City of Destiny Festival
Navigating Untold Stories: A Historical Fiction Workshop
Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center 127 South Mission, Wenatchee, Washington, United StatesJoin Wenatchee Valley College instructor and local writer Zach Eddy in a historical fiction writing workshop on Saturday, Jan. 20, from 6-9 PM. Explore local history at the Museum and learn new techniques to help guide you to a place of discovery, while you navigate the blurry line between fiction and non-fiction. Discover what stories… Continue Reading Navigating Untold Stories: A Historical Fiction Workshop
The Geology of Sunset Highway
Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center 127 South Mission, Wenatchee, Washington, United StatesThe Wenatchee Valley Erratics Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute will meet Tuesday, April 9 at 7:00 PM, at the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 S. Mission, Wenatchee. Or via Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84520197937 Webinar ID: 845 2019 7937 Dr. Earl F. Cater, Director of the Douglas County Museum in Waterville, will present… Continue Reading The Geology of Sunset Highway
Suds With a Scholar
1912 Center 412 E Third St., Moscow, ID, United StatesJoin us next week on April 25th in the Lecompte Auditorium at the 1912 Center for Suds with a Scholar! Dr. Priscilla Wegars will talk about Moscow’s Red-Light District. Doors open at 6pm, and the program will start at 6:30pm. Tickets are available at the door: $8 for LCHS members and $10 for not-yet-members. Beer… Continue Reading Suds With a Scholar
