VOLUNTEERING FOR EMPIRE: THE WARS OF 1898 AND SEATTLE’S VOLUNTEER PARK

Saturday, May 7, 2022 | 3 - 4:30PM PST | VIRTUAL OR LIVE

Join us for a presentation and discussion at Seattle Asian Art Museum centered on the memorial plaque located near the water tower in the park that was recently removed due to concerns about its accuracy. The program will feature a presentation by Abe Ignacio, co-author of The Forbidden Book, a history of the war told through contemporary political cartoons. University of Washington Department of History professors Vicente Rafael and Ileana Rodriguez-Silva will discuss the wars and their connection to Volunteer Park in a panel moderated by Professor Christoph Giebel of the Jackson School of International Studies. This is a free public event hosted at Seattle Asian Art Museum, Stimson Auditorium. The talk will be live streamed via Volunteer Park Trust’s Facebook page @volparktrust.

The program will discuss why the memorial plaque was problematic in the context of the history of the War of 1898 and its aftermath. It will also examine larger questions, such as how racism has influenced and shaped American foreign policy, and how we grapple with the consequences and outcomes of American wars.

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VACCINATION/COVID-19 INFO: Precautions in place. Vaccination proof is required for ages 12 and up.

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