Historic Talks in Historic Buildings
September 4th
7:30-9:00 PM (Doors at 7pm)
Stimson Green Mansion (1204 Minor Ave, Seattle))
Explore the Pacific Northwest’s most beloved bivalve: the oyster. In this talk, author David George Gordon discusses three species— the Olympia, Eastern, and Pacific oysters— along with the people who have cultivated these delicacies for many generations in author David George Gordon’s new lecture, Heaven on the Half Shell!
Learn about the Native American sea gardens and clam beds that existed 11,500 years ago, as well as the contemporary efforts in our state to cultivate oysters, both native and introduced. Along the way, learn about the many surprising innovations that have made oysters such an enduringly popular and environmentally sustainable food. As the old saying goes: when the tide is out, the table is set.
This event is a part of a lecture series, “Historic Talks in Historic Buildings,” hosted in partnership with Historic Seattle and Humanities Washington.
⏳ Duration: 1.5 hours
📍 Location: Stimson-Green Mansion | 1204 Minor Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 (parking available for purchase)
👤 Age Requirement: 21+ with valid ID (drinks available for purchase)