People interested in the history of Issaquah should make plans to attend upcoming events.
The Issaquah History Museums are organizing “Downtown History Hikes,” which will enable participants to take part in a guided walk throughout Issaquah’s historic downtown to learn the early history of the city.
Erica Maniez, who is the director of the Museum, will lead the walks. The first event covers the period from the late 1800s up to approximately the mid-1920s. Maniez will share stories about the early days of hop farming, and how Issaquah grew during the period when coal mining was a major industry.
The second walk covers the period from about 1925 to the present day. During the past century, Issaquah has transformed from a mining town to a farming community, and then to a bedroom community, and finally into a thriving independent city. Brochure printing can be used to create informative programs for events like this.
The walks start from the historic Issaquah Depot, and are designed to meet health guidelines. The number of participants is being capped at 15, and everyone is required to wear a mask and maintain social distancing. Walks will be conducted in all weather and pets are not permitted.
There are four dates available for the walks. Part I of the city’s history will be held May 1 and June 19; and part two will take place May 22 and July 10. The hours are 10.00 am to 11.30 am on all four days.
