Events and Programs
at Washington State Capital Museum
Public Programs
Northwest Women Artists, 1890-1950: Reviving Reputations
Thursday, March 13, 2008, 7:00pm
In honor of Women’s History Month in March, the Women’s History Consortium and the Washington State Historical Society present David F. Martin speaking on "Northwest Women Artists, 1890-1950: Reviving Reputations." Martin is an independent
arts researcher, curator, and historian focusing on the art history of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. In his most recent book, An Enduring Legacy: Women Painters of Washington, 1930-2005, he looks at the history of one of Washington’s oldest arts organizations, founded in 1930 to help overcome difficulties faced by women artists. He is currently completing a book on the history of pictorial photography in the state to be published in 2009. Martin is also co-owner of Martin-Zambito Fine Art in Seattle.
"Sasquatch: A Footprint in Time"
Saturday, March 22, 2008, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Teacher workshop
Prepare yourself for the CBA requirements. This workshop will feature a newly developed Classroom-Based Assessment in Humans and the Environment utilizing the themes of the Sasquatch exhibit. How has the environment of the Northwest contributed to the legends and myths of Sasquatch? Utilize this intersection between environment, history, and science to teach your students about the native peoples of the Northwest and their culture and the science of species discovery. Featuring presentations by archaeologists, foresters, wildlife biologists, and native storytellers. For registration information, call the State Capital Museum at 360/753-2580.
North America's Great Ape: The Sasquatch
Saturday, May 3, 2008, 1 PM
Wildlife biologist Dr. John Bindernagel takes a look at the continent's most misunderstood large mammal as he speak about his more than 30 years experience studying Bigfoot. He is the author of "North America's Great Ape: The Sasquatch." Bindernagel's work highlights some 150 Sasquatch reports and compares them with similar reports of great apes in Africa and Asia. He focuses on the behavior of Sasquatch, including its response to human presence. His field work consists of evidence gathered in the mountains of Vancouver Island, and the ecological questions surrounding the life of a great North American ape. The presentation will be preceded by a book signing hosted by the State Capital Museum Store from 10 AM to NOON. For cost and to purchase tickets, please call the State Capital Museum at 360/753-2580.
Kayaking Alone: Adventure on the Columbia River
Thursday, May 8, 2008, 7 PM
In conjunction with the bicentennial commemoration of land geographer David Thompson's exploration of the Columbia River, the State Capital Museum presents author Mike Barenti speaking about his solo kayak journey down the famous river. In the resulting book, "Kayaking Alone: Nine Hundred Miles from Idaho's Mountains to the Pacific Ocean," Barenti writes about the life-changing experiences he had on the two-month, nine-hundred mile journey he took in the summer of 2001. He will speak about this adventure and sign copies of the book during the evening program. Barenti is a writer and journalist who has worked for the Yakima Herald-Republic and the Idaho Falls Post Register. Admission to this public program is FREE.
Beginnings: The Origins of Fort Nisqually and Euro-American Settlement on Puget Sound
Monday, June 2, 2008, NOON
This year marks the 175th anniversary of Fort Nisqually, the first Euro-American settlement on Puget Sound. Come learn about its origins in an illustrated lecture by historian Drew Crooks. The program will discuss the reasons for the establishment of Fort Nisqually in 1833 by the Hudson's Bay Company of London, the post's earliest days under the leadership of various HBC officers, and the stability it achieved by the late 1830s. Crooks will conclude with a look at the ongoing legacy of Fort Nisqually, a historic outpost that changed the history of Southern Puget Sound forever. Admission to this public program is FREE.
Recurring Public Programs
Memoir Writing Group
Tuesday afternoons, 1:00 to 2:30 PM
A weekly life-writing class led by author Delores Nelson
Beginning with a small but enthusiastic group of adults, the Memoir Writing Group at the State Capital Museum has been meeting regularly for nearly two years. The group explores the past through writing and assembling their memoirs. Lead by Delores Kelso Nelson, a writer and teacher in the Olympia area for over 15 years, the memoir class serves participants by igniting lost memories, supporting practicing memoir writers, and offering a chance to socialize.
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