Together with Historic Seattle and Humanities Washington, we are pleased to continue our historic lecture series, “Historic Talks in Historic Buildings.” The series brings public programs into historic places across Seattle—places rich with history and meaning—while highlighting the voices and scholarship shaping our understanding of the past.

“Really Old Food, A Love Story,” presented by Harriet Baskas

Explore food that is so old, unusual, or meaningful that no one dares throw it away.

From the 150-year-old pickle that resides in a Washington museum, to the foods found buried with mummies, and even the petrified banana that sparked a Banana Museum, discover why certain kinds of very old food still grip our imagination.

Why are some foods intentionally tucked away or preserved due to unusual, unintentional, or special circumstances? In this talk, hear and share stories of how these and other vintage vittles hold memories, tell stories, and connect us with family, culture, and history.

⏳ Time: 7:00 Doors for lecture open | 7:30 pm Lecture
📍Location: Stimson-Green Mansion | 1204 Minor Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 (parking available for purchase)
👤 Age Requirement: 21+ with valid ID (drinks available for purchase)
🚗 Parking: A first-come-first-serve lot is located beside the Mansion. Parking garage access is available for purchase at the ticket link.

 

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About the Speaker

Harriet Baskas is an award-winning journalist and the author of nine books, including 111 Places in Seattle That You Must Not Miss and Hidden Treasures: What Museums Can’t or Won’t Show You. She writes about airports, aviation, museums, travel, and many other topics for outlets such as NBC News, The Points Guy, and her own site, StuckatTheAirport.com.

Harriet lives in Seattle.

 

 

 

This event series is a part of the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation’s weekly community programming, Thursdays at the Stimson-Green Mansion. Reduced access to this event is made possible by 4Culture.

Accessibility Considerations

For those planning to attend events at the Stimson-Green Mansion, we want to note some of the mobility challenges of this venue. As a historic home built in 1901, the Stimson-Green Mansion is ACA compliant but not ADA accessible.

There are stairs at each entrance. At the front door, the primary entrance to the house, there are six steps (with a railing) up to the front porch, followed by an additional step into the house. Once inside, there are three additional steps (with a railing) between the main event area and the bathroom.

If you have any questions about Mansion accessibility, please contact Public Programs Specialist Abby Armato at .

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