Lecture: "UFO Northwest: How Washington State Spawned the Men In Black"
Schedule
Thu Oct 17 2024 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
114 E 3rd Ave Ellensburg, WA, United States, Washington 98926 | Ellensburg, WA
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Steve Edmiston, a business and entertainment lawyer and indie film screenwriter and producer, will present “UFO Northwest: How Washington State Spawned the Men In Black” on Thursday, October 17th at 6pm. The event is in-person at the Museum, free, and open to the public. Seating is limited. This event is in partnership with the Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau.*About This Program:
On August 1, 1947, the tragic crash of a B-25 bomber in Washington State triggered an FBI investigation of “The Maury Island Incident”—an infamous Northwest UFO sighting, and history’s first alleged encounter with the so-called “Men in Black.”
The FBI’s records from 1947, which were sealed for decades, reveal Cold War fears, jurisdictional disputes, cover-ups, false confessions, a courageous FBI Special Agent, and the hands-on involvement of FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover.
Relying on the FBI records, this talk exposes a Washington story that shapes our current UFO narratives, from 1950’s pulp magazines to the ubiquitous X-Files and Men in Black film franchises. Also examined: how the Northwest’s unique position in UFO history is challenged by others that assert contradictory narratives.
*About Steve Edmiston:
Steve Edmiston (he/him) is a business and entertainment lawyer with Bracepoint Law, and an indie film screenwriter and producer. Edmiston has keynoted for the Pacific Northwest History Conference, Washington State Historical Museum, McMenamins History Pubs, film festivals, conferences, and business groups. He was the screenwriter and co-producer of “The Maury Island Incident,” a short film chronicling the true story of Harold Dahl and his alleged 1947 sighting of a UFO over Puget Sound. Edmiston lives in Des Moines.
*About Humanities Washington:
Humanities Washington is a nonprofit organization dedicated to opening minds and bridging divides by creating spaces to explore different perspectives. For more about Humanities Washington, visit www.humanities.org.
*About the Speakers Bureau Program:
In communities throughout Washington State, Speakers Bureau presenters give free public presentations on history, politics, music, philosophy, spiritual traditions, and everything in between.
Their roster of over 30 Speakers Bureau presenters is made up of professors, artists, activists, historians, performers, journalists, and others—all chosen not only for their expertise, but also for their ability to inspire discussion with people of all ages and backgrounds. Hundreds of Speakers Bureau events take place each year. Find a Speakers Bureau event near you by visiting Humanities.org
To reach as many Washingtonians as possible, Humanities Washington partners with a wide range of organizations, including libraries, schools, museums, historical societies, community centers, and civic organizations. Qualifying nonprofit organizations are encouraged to host a speaker.
The Speakers Bureau program is made possible with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the State of Washington via the Office of the Secretary of State, the Thomas S. Foley Institute for Public Policy and Public Service at Washington State University, and generous contributions from other businesses, foundations, and individuals.
*Tickets:
In-Person Seating: https://buytickets.at/kittitascountyhistoricalsocietyinc/1167662
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*The Event, At a Glance:
What: UFO Northwest: How Washington State Spawned the Men In Black
Who: Lawyer, Screenwriter, and Producer, Steve Edmiston
When: Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6pm
Where: Kittitas County Historical Museum, 114 E 3rd Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Cost: Free
Questions? Contact Sadie Thayer, [email protected], 509-925-3778
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Where is it happening?
114 E 3rd Ave Ellensburg, WA, United States, Washington 98926, 114 E 3rd Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926-3346, United States,Ellensburg, WashingtonEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
