History Talks! The Pig War: Great Britain vs. The United States

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In 1859, the United States and Great Britain stood on the brink of war for the third time in less than a century, and it all started over the shooting of a wayward pig that had uprooted a neighboring farmer’s potatoes. For 12 years, the US Army and the Royal Navy faced off on San Juan Island in Washington Territory, daring each other to make the first move. The cast of characters involved in this saga is a veritable who’s who of 19th century historical celebrity. Washington state historian Erich R. Ebel recounts the story of The Pig War, otherwise known as The Bloodless War or The War That Wasn’t. Event is at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 9. The Lacey Museum hosts this free hybrid event in person at Lacey City Hall in Council Chambers or online. Registration is required for the online event only.

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Lacey City Hall
420 College St. Se
Lacey, WA
98503

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