History Conference: 'Armistice to Amazon: a Century of Transformations' at The Seattle Public Library March 3
release date: February 26, 2018
Are you interested in local history? At the Pacific Northwest Historians Guild's biennial conference, "Armistice to Amazon: A Century of Transformations," you're invited to share stories and hear insights about changes in the Pacific Northwest from 1918 to 2018. The history conference takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 3 at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., 206-386-4636.
Library programs are free and open to the public. Online registration is recommended to ensure there are enough handouts. Parking is available in the Central Library garage for $7.
At the conference, presentation topics will include: the effects of both World Wars, Native rights issues, labor strife, neighborhood preservation, non-violence, inclusive archives management and a high-level view of regional development.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
| 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. |
Opening session with guest speaker Stephanie Toothman
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| 10:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. |
Breakout sessions:
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| Noon to 1:15 p.m. | Lunch and group conversations |
| 1:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. |
Breakout sessions
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| 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
Breakout sessions
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The Pacific Northwest Historians Guild brings together scholars and public historians, professional and amateur, concerned with the study and dissemination of regional history. Founded in November 1980, the Guild fosters teaching and appreciation of Northwest history and promotes communication among regional historians