Gordon’s popular titles—Sasquatch Seeker’s Field Manual, Heaven on the Half Shell, and The Eat-a-Bug Cookbook—will be available for purchase at the event. Don’t miss the chance to have your new book personally signed by Gordon! Please note: Payment accepted by cash or check only.

Brought to you by Humanities Washington. Harbor History Museum is excited to welcome David George Gordon, author and journalist.

David George Gordon (he/him) is the principle author of Heaven on the Half Shell: The Story of the Oyster in the Pacific Northwest. This includes Native American sea gardens, the cultivation of various oyster species, and the innovations that have made oysters a sustainable food source. The story delves into the Olympia oyster, Eastern oyster, and Pacific oyster, highlighting their role in the Pacific Northwest's culinary landscape and the efforts to protect and cultivate them. The book also explores the history of oyster farming and harvesting in Washington, including the impact on the environment and the people who depend on it. 

A former science writer for Washington Sea Grant, Gordon has written 22 books on topics ranging from slugs and snails to sharks, gray whales, and Sasquatch.

Admission is FREE thanks to Humanities Washington! Humanities Washington sparks conversation and critical thinking using story as a catalyst, nurturing thoughtful and engaged communities across our state. This talk will be IN PERSON at the museum. To save your space, please RSVP to Amy Crews at finance@harborhistorymuseum.org