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| Old Redmond School House Community Center houses the Redmond Historical Society office and artifact depository |
No question, I was an alien to the RHS for years, 26 years at that! In fact, all I knew about this organization was what I saw on the Redmond City Channel 21 historical video loop. But, what you see on TV is never what you get with the real experience. The RHS experience usually entertains you with a live speaker and/or multimedia presentation.
You're not cuing up to squint at brown & white stills in this meeting. The RHS program weaves a rich fabric of content - gathered and archived by it's members. But, it's the presentation from guest speakers and media that captures you.
Miguel Llanos, a neighbor, journalist, and MSNBC media manager and founding RHS treasurer presents RHS content as would a chef lay out a gourmet smorgasbord. Miguel is currently Co-Vice President with Naomi Hardy and editor of the RHS newsletter. But, it takes more than computer media technology to make it happen.
The RHS is a spin-off of "Friends of Redmond Library" and its vision began in 1999 with founder Naomi (Nao) Hardy. Ms. Hardy was President of RHS in it's first three years and is a "dynamo" with her enthusiasm and knowledge. Other well-known Redmondite founders -- Mayor Rosemarie Ives, Mayor Chris Himes (1980 - 1984), John Couch (Parks Director, 30 years), Holly Plackett ( past councilmember & planning commissioner - running for mayor), Judy Lang (past RHS President). I'm sure there are many others, but I'm a newbie. Though, not to forget Doris Schaible! She is longtime member and Chair of RHS Community Relations and noted for her work as City Clerk for 4 Redmond mayors, 1969-1995.
Two of the three programs I've attended were live presentations by Redmond Parks Directors Mr. John Couch and current Director Mr. Craig Larson. Awesome. The third one was about a local murder mystery - seriously! Meetings are every month. This won't be the last blog on the RHS. Students would find a Saturday morning here educational and entertaining.
History is happening in the Redmond area! The Redmond Historical Society will meet on Saturday, June 16, 2007, 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m. in Anderson Park, 7802 168 Avenue NE, Redmond, WA. This is the annual picnic, so bring your family and friends and a favorite potluck dish to share. Don’t miss this last get-together until September.
To receive the monthly newsletter, contact Society president Judy Lang at 425-885-2919, or email your request to mailto:miguel.llanos@msnbc.com. Books, note cards, free historic walking tour brochures, and the book, “Redmond Reflections”, are available in our office, which is open Tuesday – Thursday, 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Monday and Friday, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Visit our website: http://www.redmondhistory.org/.”
Programs (meetings) are usually the second Saturday every month, 10:30 - 12:30, usually at the Old Redmond Schoolhouse.
Story and Photo by Bob Yoder
Update: RHS's dynamo, Nao Hardie compiled a seminal Redmond Historical book of collections on Redmond's history. She passed away this year. Past Redmond Mayor Chris Himes is the current President of the RHS during our Centennial Celebration. Miguel Llanos is Executive Vice President and alluded once he may be leaving in two years. 7-7-2012
Story and Photo by Bob Yoder
Update: RHS's dynamo, Nao Hardie compiled a seminal Redmond Historical book of collections on Redmond's history. She passed away this year. Past Redmond Mayor Chris Himes is the current President of the RHS during our Centennial Celebration. Miguel Llanos is Executive Vice President and alluded once he may be leaving in two years. 7-7-2012
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