Dave Mylet's Digital History elective at Tacoma's School of Industrial Design, Engineering and Arts (IDEA) gives students the chance to explore local history through hands-on, project-based curriculum. Their first project as a class was to research, script and record a podcast episode for the Tacoma Historical Society.

In this episode Jessica Christiansen explores William Rust and the Rust Mansion.

Jessica enjoys painting and being outdoors. She has two pet guinea pigs who are the best. Her ultimate career goal is to become a general contractor and become one of the best in the business.

Dave Mylet's Digital History elective at Tacoma's School of Industrial Design, Engineering and Arts (IDEA) gives students the chance to explore local history through hands-on, project-based curriculum. Their first project as a class was to research, script and record a podcast episode for the Tacoma Historical Society.

In this episode Trinity Brigham explores the crimes, trial and curse of train-hopping murderer Jake Byrd.

Trinity Brigham was born and raised in Tacoma. She is the oldest of three sisters. They are into the paranormal, crime, the supernatural, and are also geeks for many tv shows. She is a currently a senior at IDEA high school.

Please join us as Lawrence Kreisman shares the rich history of the Arts and Crafts movement in Washington and Oregon.

Driven by the need to simplify our lives and surroundings during the fast-moving industrial and commercial growth period at the turn of the 20th century, a design celebration of grace, simplicity and comfort was born in the Arts and Crafts movement. From homes to jewelry, this influence is found in objects both public and private. Local artisans in the Pacific Northwest contributed to this rich heritage making furniture, metalwork, ceramics, and stained glass to fill Bungalow, Craftsman, and Mission style residences throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Lawrence Kreisman co-founded and directed the Seattle Architecture Foundation tour program from 1990-2003. He served as Program Director of Historic Seattle for 20 years, developing tours, lectures, and special events, including a long-running Bungalow Fair and Arts and Crafts lecture series. He is the author of many articles and books on regional architecture and preservation. This lecture is based upon his 2007 publication, co-authored with Glenn Mason. Their exhibition, organized by the Museum of History & Industry in 2009, traveled to Tacoma, Spokane, and Bellingham for two years.

This episode is part of the Virtual Heritage Cafe Series: Broadening Horizons in Historic Preservation, presented by the City of Tacoma Historic Preservation Office, and co-sponsored by Tacoma Historical Society and Historic Tacoma, with thanks to Tacoma Creates for its support of their public programs.

Over the past 6 years, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians has valued and supported the Twulshootseed language revitalization efforts made by the Puyallup Tribal Language Program. This presentation will include the journey of the Language Program staff as they’ve serviced the Puyallup Tribal community through: Twulshootseed language use, language nesting, conversation, public speaking, working in the Tribal school and daycare, hosting storytelling nights and incorporating Twulshootseed into everyday life.  

Amber Hayward is a Puyallup Tribal member, a descendant of the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribe and African American. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Native American Studies from the Reservation Based Community Determined Program at the Evergreen State College. She lives on the Puyallup Tribal reservation with her three children, and has worked for her people for over 15 years. Amber spent approximately 8 years working in the Puyallup Tribal Historic Preservation Department, sharing the history of her tribe with the community and schools. She then transferred to the Language Program as a Language Instructor, where she now holds the title of Program Director and works with an amazing staff. It brings her much joy to serve the Puyallup Tribal Community through txʷəlšucid use, material production, song, dance, storytelling and many other community events.  To learn more about the Puyallup Tribal Language Program, visit www.puyalluptriballanguage.org. 

Tacoma Historical Society is proud to co-sponsor the Virtual Heritage Cafe: Broadening Horizons in Historic Preservation. Co-sponsored by the City of Tacoma Office of Historic Preservation and Historic Tacoma.  With thanks to Tacoma Creates for its support of our public events, funding has also been provided by Humanities Washington as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act economic stabilization plan of 2020.

"Speaking Out: Twenty-One of Tacoma's Social Justice and Civil Rights Champions" was written by Katherine Dorr, with research and editorial support from Tacoma Historical Society staff and volunteers. This audiobook version is read by Bill Baarsma and Kim Davenport.

This book is part of our '21 Tales' series, books which are intended to share important stories from Tacoma history with students in local schools. The book was published in conjunction with our 2017-2018 exhibit "Dreams That Matter", which was funded by a grant from the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. The printing of copies for use in Tacoma classrooms was made possible by generous support from KeyBank.

For more information about this book and other educational resources related to the struggle for civil rights and social justice in Tacoma, visit: https://www.tacomahistory.org/ths-press

"Leading Ladies: 21 of Tacoma's Women of Destiny," written by Deb Freedman, Michael Ann Konek, and Tacoma Historical Society. Audiobook read by Deb Freedman.

Author's Note:

We love Tacoma. We love its history, buildings and people. Most of all we love Tacoma's stories. But many history stories are just that, "his story." We think it's time to start telling her story. This book honors twenty-one of the many women who have played a role in the history of Tacoma, Washington: The City of Destiny.

For more information about this and other titles from Tacoma Historical Society Press, visit www.tacomahistory.org/ths-press

"Rising Up From Tacoma's Twenty-One Disasters and Defeats," written by Deb Freedman and Tacoma Historical Society, read by Deb Freedman.

Author's Note:

These stories cover a wide variety of topics, from relatively minor defeats to major disasters and tragedies. Several depict poor treatment of animals and even worse treatment of racial minorities. They are not meant for children to read alone, but as a means for starting conversations and learning.

The topics in this book were selected by 2012-2013 students of Seabury Middle School, and are not intended to rank as Tacoma’s top twenty-one disasters. That list would likely include the loss of Native American lands or the hanging of Chief Leschi. I feel strongly that those subjects deserve a book - and a perspective - of their own.

For more information about this and other titles from Tacoma Historical Society Press, visit www.tacomahistory.org/ths-press