April 14, 2pm-4pm: Logging History program by Steve Williams at Lewis Creek Park
5808 Lakemont Blvd. [remember to go via Forest Dr.]
April 25, 9am-11am: Steve Williams leads tour of Old Newcastle for KC employees
We will have info table with artifacts display
May 14, 6:30-7:30 presentation by Robin Oliveira at Newcastle Library about her book, A Wild and Heavenly Place, which features old Newcastle. You must register at KCLS to attend, see https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65de4717cec6cd3d004d3e49
May 18, 9-3 High Point Logging History Hike organized by Issaquah Alps Trails Club. You must register to participate, see https://www.issaquahalps.org/hikesandevents/2024/05/18/high-point-logging-history-hike
May 25, Cemetery work party, preparing for Memorial Day open house
May 27, Cemetery Open House including tours TBA
June 1, 4-5 PM, Railroads and the Checkerboard Landscape of the Cascades program by Charlie Raines at Newcastle Public Library. Free but you need to register at KCLS to attend, see https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65d4e181ac57e92800ddcaa8
Come and see our exhibit at Pioneer Hall, 1642 43rd Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
My family and I are descendants of James Greggs of Newcastle and are “First Citizens” of Washington. Are these displays still up to view?
Paulette (Greggs) Fletcher
Paulette: I believe that Jim was an avid hinter and fisherman. I believe that one of my uncles, Numa Thirion, was often his hunting partner. Would love to visit with you. Please reach out.