Edmonds Author & Speaker Series presents Uncovering Seattle's Lost Cemetery

Edmonds Waterfront Center

Join us Thursday, February 20th for our next presentation "Uncovering Seattle's 'Lost' Cemetery"  with Cari Simson and Elke Hautala

Experience the challenges and mysteries of what happened to the 3,260 people buried at the Duwamish Cemetery (aka Seattle’s Potter’s Field) when it was erased in 1912 for the dredging and straightening of the Duwamish River. Learn about this untold history from South Seattle while engaging with the themes of industrial growth, marginalized perspectives and collective memory. The talk focuses on how Invisible Histories discovered the "lost" Potter's Field that was part of the larger King County Poor Farm property, how someone would end up buried there, and some of the stories of those buried there. You won't want to miss this opportunity to delve into this forgotten story from Seattle's past.

Cari Simson and Elke Hautala formed Invisible Histories to visually and viscerally connect the public to experiences from the past. Their Invisible Histories podcast unearths diverse local stories and forgotten places. They have been featured on media outlets, such as King 5 Evening, and presented for many organizations including the Pacific Northwest Historians Guild.

Subtitles and Closed Captioning will be provided for our guests who are deaf and hard of hearing. The EWC also offers Assistive Listening devices available to check out or connect with your smart phone.Reserve your seat online ~ walk-ins are welcome the night of the event based on available seating.ONLINE TICKET SALES END AT 4pm ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20th

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