Take a journey with Anna Jerisich from British Columbia to Gig Harbor in 1869. What was her world like, what did she leave behind? What did she discover when she arrived? As a First Nations Penelakut woman, Anna brought valuable skills and insights to her new home. But her life was not without heartache and mystery. Join director/curator Stephanie Lile as she shares recent research on this important woman in regional history.

Anna Jerisich (left) and her daughter and granddaughter in 1910

This virtual presentation will be hosted by our Executive Director, Stephanie Lile. We hope you’ll join us as we learn about a remarkable woman in Gig Harbor’s history.

To participate and receive a link to this presentation, please email Robin Harrison at operations@harborhistorymuseum.org.