The Town of Alki: Great Hopes and Fountainhead of Tears

Join Alki resident and historian Phil Hoffman for an engaging and provocative presentation on Alki’s earliest days. Founded by Charles Terry in 1853, the Town of Alki was deserted by 1856. Hoffman examines the myriad challenges that led to the Town’s demise, including the lack of fresh water and trade impediments caused by the surrounding steep hills and slopes.

The historian also illuminates the seldom-told story of Terry’s nefarious motivations and business dealings that dispossessed the native Duwamish people of their lands — an egregious act of social injustice that persists to this day.

Saturday, October 27 at 2:00 pm

Alki UCC

6115 SW Hinds

Free

Information: office@alkiucc.org 206/935-2661