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

Join the Northwest Railway Museum as they partner with the Issaquah History Museums for an evening talk from Feliks Banel at the Issaquah Depot Museum on February 25th at 7:00 pm.

Space is limited, reserve your spot for free!

Doors open at 6:45 pm; program begins at 7:00 pm.

Join us in an evening talk by Feliks Banel, who has worked in history and media since the 1990s. Feliks was a deputy director of MOHAI (Seattle’s Museum of History and Industry). He has produced Edward R. Murrow Award–winning radio and podcasts and Emmy-winning TV about local history.

Banel presents “All Over the Map: Stories Behind the Names of Washington Places and Things.” This talk focuses on the naming of Washington places and things: 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.