Discover the mysteries of Seattle's Duwamish Cemetery, also known as the "lost" Potter's Field. The dredging and straightening of the Duwamish River in 1913 triggered the exhumation and cremation of the 3,260 people buried there between 1876 and 1912. Their ashes were mishandled, with no final resting place provided for these lost souls.  

Elke Hautala and Cari Sim, hosts of the Invisible Histories podcast, unearth these lost stories and their connections to Centralia and western Washington. 

A portion of this special presentation includes a theatrical séance. Elke channels Madame Victoria, a real historical medium from Seattle's Spiritualism era during the turn of the 20th century. Elke guides the audience, with help from Cari, to appease the Potter's Field dead and make amends for disturbing their eternal slumber. Dare to experience this visceral and exciting interactive event during Halloween season when the veil between worlds is the thinnest... 

Enjoy 15% off your hotel stay on History Pub nights! Show your ticket at check-in.

These events are open to everyone interested in Pacific Northwest history, and beyond! Often co-sponsored by local or state historical and civic organizations, we bring you experts, scholars, first-person experiencers, historians and documentaries expounding on topics from indigenous history to the birth of Portland, early explorers to hop growing, and on and on! It's like being back in the classroom - except this time you get to settle into comfortable seats and enjoy a drink or two with dinner while you listen and learn.

This event is eligible for a History Pub Stamp