History talks resume this fall at the Schmidt House! Join us each month for a free hour-long talk on social or natural history, each presented by a recognized expert. Talks begin at noon on the first Thursday of the month.
History Talk, Schmidt House, 330 Schmidt Pl SW, Tumwater
Noon, Thursday, October 2
New Land: Southeast Asian Refugees Finding Home in Washington
Ed Echtle, oral historian for Legacy Washington, will talk about his book New Land, which he co-authored with John Hughes. The book is a collection of conversations with Vietnamese, Lao, and Cambodian refugees who resettled in Washington, after Governor Dan Evans opened Washington’s door, giving the refugees a new land and a new home. Join us to hear these inspiring stories.
Attendance is free. Doors open at 11:30 AM. First come, first seated until room capacity is reached.
