Invisible Histories

05/28/2026

Paul Dorpat, you will be missed!
We were thrilled to meet you via Clay and Jean Sherrard, and wish you all the best in the land beyond the here and now.
You helped bring public history onto the streets, and give the lesser-known people and places 'vox populi.' We hope to continue your legacy!
Bothell Historical Society & Museum Cascade of History McMenamins History Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) History Link

Paul Dorpat, Seattle historian and counterculture chronicler, 87 By Jean Sherrard and Clay Eals Seattle’s leading public historian has officially joined his city’s past. Paul Dorpat, who helped sha…

05/08/2026

High praise from the Seattle Times Rant and Rave scene in Seattle 😃
Thank you, we appreciate your kind words!

Also, people, ya know, um... stop tossing bags of poo in people's yards!!

05/06/2026

May 2026 Episode!
🌲✨ Join us as we dive into the heart of natural burial with Michelle Hogle Acciavatti, and the Vermont Forest Cemetery. Discover how .forest.cemetery is redefining death care, creating a space for community, and forest conservation.

This episode is not just for those planning their end-of-life arrangements; it’s for anyone interested in exploring the deeper meanings of life, death, and our relationship with the environment. Join us as we navigate these profound topics and discover how we can create a more compassionate and sustainable approach to death care.

Tune in now to hear Michelle's inspiring story and learn more about Vermont Forest Cemetery's mission to redefine how we think about burial and remembrance.
Visit: www.invisible-histories.com/episodes for show notes and more information.

Listen now!
📸Vermont Forest Cemetery:
2-Barbi's grave
3-Lowering SharonLee
4-Casket that Tom built for Brenda
5-Brenda's Rose
6-Decorating Brenda's grave

05/05/2026

Thank you, Bothell Historical Society & Museum! We had such a great time and can't wait to visit again!

Last week we had an amazing turn out for the Lazy Husbands McMenamin’s Lecture! Looking forward to seeing you all at our next event Petals on the River. More info to come!

04/29/2026

We had a blast at the April History Pub at sharing our research and stories about the Lazy Husbands Farm and other work houses and poor farms in King County. Thanks to the 100+ history lovers who came out!
We even found the historic "Lazy Husband's Road" located in Bothell, Wa.
Thanks to Bothell Historic Society
And the awesome staff for a really fun night!
See you next time!

04/22/2026

Muchos Gracias to El Gran Tacos, based in White Center, who will bring their delicious taco truck to our event on both nights! Hooray for Tacos!
https://elgrantacoseattle.com/seattle-white-center-el-gran-taco-about

NOTE: our event will not serve alcohol (but there are plenty of places nearby to get a drink before or after our event!)

04/21/2026

Podcast Cross-Promotion Alert!
We were invited to be guests on Feliks Banel's podcast, Cascade of History yesterday, and he posted it today as a "bonus episode," all about our upcoming History Comes Alive at Harbor Island event this week 4/23-4/24! Check it out to get a sneak preview of our event, and more!

--> Listen on Space101, wherever you get your podcasts or on Soundcloud!
Space101fm.org/program/cascade-of-history/

Cascade of History is the only live radio program devoted to Pacific Northwest history, featuring interviews with interesting people doing cool things with and for history, historic preservation, museums, parks, shipwrecks, lost treasures, old highways, and other special places and things around the “Old Oregon Country” – Washington, Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia.

Thank you, Feliks!