Events
October 17, 2024
Steve Edmiston, a business and entertainment lawyer and indie film screenwriter and producer, will present “UFO Northwest: How Washington State Spawned the Men In Black” on Thursday, October 17th at 6pm. The event is in-person at the Museum, free, and open to the public. Seating will be limited – tickets will be available closer to the event date. This event is in partnership with the Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau.
Their roster of over 30 Speakers Bureau presenters is made up of professors, artists, activists, historians, performers, journalists, and others—all chosen not only for their expertise, but also for their ability to inspire discussion with people of all ages and backgrounds. Hundreds of Speakers Bureau events take place each year. Find a Speakers Bureau event near you.
To reach as many Washingtonians as possible, Humanities Washington partners with a wide range of organizations, including libraries, schools, museums, historical societies, community centers, and civic organizations. Qualifying nonprofit organizations are encouraged to host a speaker.
The Speakers Bureau program is made possible with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the State of Washington via the Office of the Secretary of State, the Thomas S. Foley Institute for Public Policy and Public Service at Washington State University, and generous contributions from other businesses, foundations, and individuals.
November 4, 2024
This event provides a space for weavers to bring their projects and work, share, learn and enjoy. These events are open to the community at large!
Permanent Exhibit
This exhibit takes a look at the various causes of the fire, and the possible motives behind each. It features newspaper clippings, historic photographs, and even a clock that survived the fire.
October 1, 2024
John Halliday, an elder and legally blind Native American artist of Muckleshoot, Duwamish, Yakama, and Warm Springs descent, will present “What Is a Chief? How Native Values Can Teach Resilience” on Tuesday, October 1st at 6pm.
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