Join Old Town's Job Carr Cabin Museum for a conversation that brings this history to life through the lens of one family. Matriarch Rebecca Carr Staley and her daughters Marietta and Margaret were among Old Town's earliest non-native settlers, arriving between 1865 and 1885. Jane Bradley Carr married into the family in 1872. The women who settled Grit City were resolute, fascinating, and pivotal in shaping industry, community, and culture. Through their stories of independence, adventure, reinvention, and resilience, we gain a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges experienced by the women who made Tacoma home in the last half of the 19th century and the legacy they left behind.  

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