[cid:d2ff424b-3747-48be-a25e-59290154f252] Contact Zachary Sokolik Telephone 253.858.6722 Email marketing@harborhistorymuseum.org Website www.harborhistorymuseum.org MEDIA RELEASE December 19, 2017 “region’s contentious history is topic of program at harbor history museum” Local Author David Jepsen will discuss Contested Boundaries: a New Pacific Northwest History Gig Harbor, WA – The two-centuries-old conflict between people and governments struggling for control over Pacific Northwest land and resources, including lumber-rich areas like Gig Harbor, is the subject of the evening’s program at the Harbor History Museum on January 25, 2018, at 6 p.m. Gig Harbor resident David Jepsen, who teaches Pacific Northwest and U.S. history at Tacoma Community College, will discuss his new book Contested Boundaries: a New Pacific Northwest History as part of the Museum’s ongoing lecture series, “Humanities in the Harbor.” Coauthored with David Norberg at Green River College, Contested Boundaries includes a collection of stories about people contesting the political, economic, and social barriers that blocked their path to equality over the last two centuries. The narrative traces the experiences of Native Peoples, African Americans, Asians, and other immigrants across the centuries as they struggled to hurdle one boundary after another during settlement, industrialization, economic calamity, world war and globalization. This program is free to Harbor History Museum members and $5 for non-members. Tickets can be purchased online on the Museum’s <http://harborhistorymuseum.org/buy-tickets/> Buy Ticket<http://harborhistorymuseum.org/buy-tickets/>s page or by calling 253-858-6722; tickets may also be purchased at the Museum front desk. [cid:52c73b21-889e-483b-ab1a-8d37eb2964a2] Questions and inquires may be directed to Zachary Sokolik, Marketing & Events Coordinator at Harbor History Museum at marketing@harborhistorymuseum.org<mailto:marketing@harborhistorymuseum.org>. ### Image credits: Contested Boundaries Promo (2018) by David Jepsen About Harbor History Museum: Harbor History Museum creates opportunities to experience the heritage of the greater Gig Harbor communities by collecting, preserving, and sharing the rich history of the area. Our vision is to be the cornerstone that provides a gathering place and a sense of identity for our community. Founded in 1964, the Gig Harbor Peninsula Historical Society dba Harbor History Museum opened its new facility in 2010. The museum campus includes an 1893 fully restored one-room school house; a 65-foot fishing vessel currently under restoration; 7,000 square feet of exhibition space; and a 900-square foot library, research and meeting room. The Museum provides a variety of public education programs. Our core educational program is the Pioneer School Experience (PSE), which serves over 1,400 students every year. Led by a trained “School Marm,” the children experience a pioneer school classroom complete with lessons, recitations, music, recess, and lunch. Our permanent exhibit features professionally designed exhibitions, larger-than-life experiences, and opportunities for hands-on exploration of our region’s rich history and unique heritage. Artifacts, video kiosks, hands-on exhibits, computer interactives, and a small theater bring Peninsula history to life in our permanent galleries. In addition, the Museum provides 3-5 special exhibits throughout the year so there is always something new to see and experience for our members and visitors. WINTER HOURS (Jan. – April) — Wednesdays–Fridays 10 am–5 pm, Saturdays 10 pm–4 pm. SUMMER HOURS (May – Dec.) — Tuesdays–Saturdays 10 am–5 pm, Sundays 12 pm–4 pm. ADMISSION – Complimentary Admission for all visitors courtesy of the City of Gig Harbor. CONTACT – 253-858-6722, www.HarborHistoryMuseum.org, Marketing@HarborHistoryMuseum.org Zachary Sokolik | Marketing & Events Coordinator [1492535243651_image001.png] marketing@harborhistorymuseum.org<mailto:alphilddd@harborhistorymuseum.org> 4121 Harborview Drive Gig Harbor, WA 98332 253-858-6722 ext. 5