Time Woven Tales - Part 1

Convergence and Conflict: Expansion in the Pacific Northwest from the late 18th Century through the U.S. Civil War

The Fox Island History lecture series starts with the early expansion in the Pacific Northwest, including Russian fur traders, American explorers, and the Hudson's Bay Company, as well as the Natives who already lived there. By focusing on the mix of people who shaped the region, we will examine how they found ways to align their interests and what happened when they clashed over the use and future of the area. These local convergences and conflicts resonate with broader colonial stories that together help us see how local history is both informed by and shapes wider events. Dr. Rebekah Mergenthal, professor of History at Pacific Lutheran University, will deliver the talk.

Join us for this FREE interesting lecture!

This is a multi-lecture series, co-sponsored with the Fox Island Historical Society Museum.

This event will begin with social time from 6:30 to 7:00pm.

Beverages will be available along with some snacks downstairs.

Presenter: Rebekah M.K. Mergenthal, PhD, Pacific Lutheran University

Ms. Mergenthal is an Associate Professor of History and the Chair of the Department of History at Pacific Lutheran University. She holds a PhD and a Masters from University of Chicago and a BA from Columbia University.

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