Free Public Talk: All Over The Map - Stories Behind the Names of Washington Places and Things
Name:
Free Public Talk: All Over The Map - Stories Behind the Names of Washington Places and Things
Date:
January 22, 2026
Time:
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM PST
Website:
http://harborhistorymuseum.org
A free talk on Washington place names by Feliks Banel at the Harbor History Museum, January 22 at 6:30pm.
Event Description:
The Harbor History Museum and Humanities Washington invite the community to an engaging conversation with Feliks Banel, a member of the 2021-2023 Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau program.
How did your town get its name? What about your neighborhood school? Or that locally made candy bar? In this talk, get the big picture of how names were given to geographic places in Washington, as well as to iconic local brands, and how those names can reflect deeper, and sometimes challenging, meanings. Explore how names often evolve to better connect us to place and to our neighbors.
Feliks Banel has worked in history and media since the 1990s. He served as deputy director of MOHAI and has produced Edward R. Murrow Award-winning radio and podcasts and Emmy-winning TV about local history.
How did your town get its name? What about your neighborhood school? Or that locally made candy bar? In this talk, get the big picture of how names were given to geographic places in Washington, as well as to iconic local brands, and how those names can reflect deeper, and sometimes challenging, meanings. Explore how names often evolve to better connect us to place and to our neighbors.
Feliks Banel has worked in history and media since the 1990s. He served as deputy director of MOHAI and has produced Edward R. Murrow Award-winning radio and podcasts and Emmy-winning TV about local history.
