PRESS RELEASE                                                                    Contact: Erica S. Maniez

December 20, 2004                             425/392-3500 or info@issaquahhistory.org

Winter History Program tells tales of Squak Mountain

Issaquah, Wash. – On Saturday, January 15, the Issaquah Historical Society will hold its Winter History Program. The presentation will begin at 11 AM at the Issaquah Depot.

Doug Simpson, a member of the Issaquah Alps Trails Club, will join us to talk about his new book, Squak Mountain:An Island In the Sky. Published by the Issaquah Alps, the books services as a guide to both the trails and the history of Squak Mountain. Harvey Manning once referred to Squak Mountain as the “Noble Beast” of the Issaquah Alps. Local hikers and historians alike won’t want to miss this presentation.

Squak Mountain retails for $15 and is available for sale at both Issaquah Historical Society gift shops.

Issaquah History Programs are open to the public and free of charge. Refreshments will be served. In the coming year, the IHS will hold quarterly history programs at 11 AM on the third Saturday of January, April, July and October. For more information on any of our quarterly history programs, please contact Erica Maniez at 425/392-3500 or info@issaquahhistory.org.