Tag: Book Signing

Campbell River Genealogy 40th Celebration

Vanessa Winn Books, Events, Historical talks

Looking forward to speaking at the Campbell River Genealogy Society’s 40th anniversary. On Saturday, April 18th, I’ll be sharing my research on ‘Fur-trade Family Trails.’ The event theme is Migration Trails. We’ll be celebrating and exploring the many people who call Canada home.

Book Club at Point Ellice

Vanessa Winn Book Club, Books, Events

In September, the Goward House Book Club met at Point Ellice House for a stimulating discussion about Trappings and Point Ellice’s first residents during the turbulent 1860s. I appreciated the enthusiasm of readers who were immersed in the moving story of Kate (Work) and her husband, Charles Wentworth Wallace. Topics ranged from researching 19th-century women’s …

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Women’s History Month

Vanessa Winn Events, Uncategorized

October is Women’s History Month. Who are the women behind the records in the BC Archives? I’m pleased to be discussing some stories of strong, resilient women, who walked these streets long before they were paved. Sunday, October 29th, 1 pm. With archivist Genevieve Weber and genealogist Diane Rogers. https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/105512/womens-history-month-talk-women-bc-archives

Book signing at Fort Nisqually, Tacoma, August 10th

Vanessa Winn Past Events

I’m excited to be returning to Fort Nisqually, to participate in their ‘Brigade Encampment’ — an 1855 re-enactment of the annual journey to bring in the furs from the region!  I will be joining Steve Anderson, author of Angus McDonald of the Great Divide, in a book signing at 2:30 pm, Saturday. http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/fort-nisqually-living-history-museum