Coal Mining at Cougar Mountain (Presented by the Eastside Heritage Center)
Saturday, January 24th, 1-3 p.m.
Lewis Creek Park Visitor Center, 5808 Lakemont Blvd SE
This program focuses on 100 years of local coal mining. In 1888, there were 20 mules and 200 men employed here! Exporting coal to San Francisco turned Seattle into a dominant seaport. Learn what is underneath a mountain that is older than Rainier. Presented in partnership by the Eastside Heritage Center and Bellevue Parks & Community Services. This program is best for adults. No pre-registration required. Indoor program.
History of Eastside Logging (Presented by the Eastside Heritage Center)
Saturday, February 21st, 1-3 p.m.
Lewis Creek Park Visitor Center, 5808 Lakemont Blvd SE
Did you know that most of the east side of Lake Washington was clear-cut by 1920 or that nearly all the big trees that we see today are less than 100 years old? (It will take another 400 years for our evergreens to reach ‘maturity’)! Come and see the equipment that evolved from two men working one tree all day with a hand-saw, to sky-line cable operations that could clear a whole Cougar Mountain valley in a single day. Presented in partnership by the Eastside Heritage Center and Bellevue Parks & Community Services. This program is best for adults. No pre-registration required. Indoor program.
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.