Train robber Roy Gardner was one of the most captivating figures of the 1920s, grabbing headlines up and down the West Coast. Join us to hear about his daring prison escapes, the news accounts that fueled his legend, and the riveting manhunts that led to his capture - including a sensational stop at the Olympic Club.  

Casey McNerthney is the co-author of four books and a writer at HistoryLink, the online encyclopedia of Washington history. He helped save archives of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, where he was a newspaper reporter, and KIRO-TV, where he won three Emmys.  

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