April 2019
Civil Conversation in an Angry Age – Renton History Museum
How do we communicate with each other about complicated topics in a meaningful and productive way? Philosopher David E. Smith explores the answer to this question by looking at the root causes of both civility and incivility. Throughout this talk, Smith provides the audience with the tools needed for respectful and fruitful conversations.
Find out more »May 2019
Hero’s Feast – Finding Community through Dungeons and Dragons – exhibit opening – Renton History Museum
The Renton History Museum invites you to join the table and learn more about the history and impact of Dungeons & Dragons in Renton. Featuring stories and artifacts from real players across the city, the exhibit will explore and celebrate the community surrounding the most popular role-play game in history. Whether you’re a Level 20 adventurer or have never picked up a set of dice, Hero’s Feast: Finding Community through Dungeons & Dragons will welcome you into a world of…
Find out more »Pacific Coast – Seattle’s Own Railroad – Renton History Museum
Join author Kurt Armbruster for a discussion of his latest book, Pacific Coast, Seattle’s Own Railroad. After Seattle was passed up for the terminus of the Northern Pacific Railroad, Seattle citizens decided to build their own. This book tells the colorful story of the building of one of the West Coast’s most significant railroads.
Find out more »Role Playing Games & Why They’re Good for You – Renton History Museum
Role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons can help us become more confident, creative, and socially capable, and that potential is increased when we play with that intention. Come hear Adam Davis (MA Ed), and Adam Johns (LMFT), founders of Game to Grow, as they share how and why they use role-playing games intentionally to help their neurodiverse teen participants build social skills. Hear stories from therapeutic game table, learn how to make your game table more accessible and enriching, and…
Find out more »June 2019
Four-Color Reality – Renton History Museum
Journalist and educator T. Andrew Wahl explores how our reality shapes the world of comic books. By exploring popular figures like Black Panther, Wonder Woman, Captain America, and more, Wahl provides insight into how this part of pop culture can tell us about our past, present, and potential future.
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