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.
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. www.invisible-histories.com. RSVP: 206.297.0875.
Tuesday, March 18, 1-2 pm. Free