Ruby Blackwell: A Girl in Washington Territory

Join us for our February Monthly Program, Ruby Blackwell: A Girl in Washington Territory presented by Tacoma Historical Society curator Elizabeth Korsmo. Elizabeth will discuss the life and times of Ruby Chapin Blackwell, who arrived in Tacoma by railroad as a young girl and lived here for over 90 years. A teacher, historian, and philanthropist, Ruby documented her childhood in the boomtown Tacoma of the 1870s and 1880s, offering a rare child's view of key events that shaped our city. Her contributions are still to be seen today. 

Doors open at 5:30pm, program begins at 6:00pm. 

Free Admission.

For questions, please email info@tacomahistory.org or call (253) 472-3738.

This program is generously sponsored by Tacoma Creates.

RSVP: https://tacomahistory.ludus.com/200518018