Mattole Valley historian Laura Cooskey presents a history in pictures of the Mattole Valley. Her array of historical photos shows the promise and the dissapointments of Mattolia to settlers, visitors, and entrepreneurs. Observe images depicting the region's extremes, from a temperate climate to natural disasters, from spiritual seekers of peace to empowered seekers of wealth and prestige. Images of the region's many economies will be seen, from the oil and tanbark boom to the cannabis industry, and much more!
HCHS Events: Library Lecture Series
All lectures will be available in person and online
unless otherwise announced.
See the link in the individual lecture announcement.
Library Lecture Programs sponsored and organized by the Humboldt County Historical Society in partnership with the Clarke Historical Museum. They are hosted at the Museum (240 E Street, Eureka) on the first Saturday of every month (July, August, and February excluded). The programs are always FREE but capacity is limited - come early to reserve a seat!
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Earlier Event: November 4
Film History from Behind the Redwood Curtain with Nate Adams
Later Event: March 3
The Friendship of Bodega y Quadra and Vancouver with Pattie Fleschner