All Over the Map: Stories Behind the Names of Washington’s Places & Things

Woodinville Heritage Society hosts, Feliks Banel, well known Northwest Historian and author.

How did your town get its name? Why is Woodinville named Woodinville? What about your neighborhood school? Or that locally made candy bar? In this talk, get the big picture of how names were given to geographic places in Washington, as well as to iconic local brands, and how those names can reflect deeper, and sometimes challenging, meanings. Explore how names often evolve to better connect us to place and to our neighbors.