All Over The Map: Stories Behind the Names of Washington Places and Things

May 1, 2026 1:00 PM –2:30 PM

Overview

How did your town get its name? What about your neighborhood school? Or that locally made candy bar? In this talk, get the big picture of how names were given to geographic places in Washington, as well as to iconic local brands, and how those names can reflect deeper, and sometimes challenging, meanings. Explore how names often evolve to better connect us to place and to our neighbors.

Speaker Bio:

Feliks Banel has worked in history and media since the 1990s. He served as deputy director of MOHAI; and has produced Edward R. Murrow Award-winning radio and podcasts and Emmy-winning TV about local history.

All Over The Map: Stories Behind the Names of Washington Places and Things

Lacey Timberland Library
500 College Street SE Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 491-3860
jblonshteyn@trl.org

Admission

Free
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