Presentation on the History of Basque Whaling in the New World
Posted on October 10th, 2007 by Amaya
Come join us for this presentation by Dr. William Fitzhugh, Director of the Arctic Studies Center at the Smithsonian Institution. Dr. Fitzhugh will share his findings on the little known but pivotal role of Basque whalers in the exploration of the Americas in the 16th and 17th centuries.
When: Sunday, October 21st 2007, From 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Where: Continental Place / 2125 First Ave. Fifth Floor Party Room / Seattle, WA 98121 (See below for directions).
Dr. Fitzhugh’s recent excavations of ancient whaling sites in Canada have found that Basques did not disappear from Newfoundland waters in the early 17th century as generally believed, but continued voyaging to that area for more than another century.
He is known for his archeological studies of Arctic peoples. As curator of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History’s arctic collections, Fitzhugh has produced several international exhibitions, as well as films, television shows, and popular and scientific publications.
Directions:
Belltown, at the intersection of 1st Ave. and Blanchard, three Blocks North of the Public Market. Continental Place is a 34 story condominium building. Parking on the streets is free on Sundays—drive around the block, there is always parking.