Redmond Historical Society announces speaker schedule
Published 4:46 pm Friday, August 15, 2014
The Redmond Historical Society announced the schedule for its 2014-15 Saturday Speaker Series that begins at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 13 at the Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center (16600 N.E. 80th St.). The series will feature eight speakers addressing topics of local, state and Pacific Northwest historical interest.
“We have a terrific mix of speakers and topics this season. For anyone interested in history, this is a nice way to spend a Saturday morning,” said Sherry Stilin, chair of the program. “The doors open 30 minutes early so people can enjoy coffee and conversation with other like-minded individuals.” Events end at noon.
There is a $5 suggested donation for nonmembers. The Redmond Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. For a more detailed description of each speaker and topic, visit the society website at www.redmondhistoricalsociety.org. Speakers subject to change.
Schedule:
Sept. 13
Hidden Treasures in Washington’s Museums
Harriet Baskas Author and journalist
Speaking courtesy of Humanities Washington
Oct. 11
The History of Carnation Farms
Elbridge H. Stuart III
Owner and managing director; great grandson of Carnation Farms founder Elbridge Amos Stuart
Nov. 8
Bones Beneath Our Feet: Puget Sound Indian Wars 1855-56
Michael Schein
Author and professor of American legal history
Speaking courtesy of Humanities Washington
Jan. 10
Redmond History 101: The First Fifty Years
Joe Townsend
Vice president-finance, Redmond Historical Society
Feb. 14
Eddie Bauer and the Northwest: Adventure-Driven Innovation
Colin Berg
Brand historian — Eddie Bauer
March 14
Flower Farmers: The Story of the Hmong in Puget Sound
The Hmong Association of Washington
April 11
Captain Cook and the Evolution of the Cartographic Image of the Northwest Passage
David Nicandri
Author and former executive director of the Washington State Historical Society
May 9
The Nokomis Club: Portrait of a Women’s Organization 1909 to Present
Alexa Munoz
President of Nokomis Club
