HistoryTalks! Chief Leschi, Governor Isaac Stevens, and the Medicine Creek Treaty of 1854

March 19, 2026 6:30 PM –7:30 PM

Overview

In this presentation historian Drew Crooks will look at the famous Nisqually leader Chief Leschi and Isaac Stevens, Governor of Washington Territory. He will also discuss the momentous Medicine Creek Council of 1854 that brought the two men together. The resulting Medicine Creek Treaty had important consequences in the 19th century and continues to impact our region and its Native and non-Native inhabitants to the present day.

Hybrid Format: Come in person to Lacey City Hall, Council Chambers or join online. Registration required for online attendance only. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

HistoryTalks! Chief Leschi, Governor Isaac Stevens, and the Medicine Creek Treaty of 1854

Lacey City Hall, Council Chambers
420 College St SE Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 438-0209
LaceyMuseum@cityoflacey.org

Admission

Free
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