Redmond Archaeological Event Will Unearth Local Native American History

From the City of Redmond: The Bear Creek site, located in the heart of the City of Redmond, is the oldest excavated archaeological site with stone tools in Western Washington. It was first identified in 2008 during a routine environmental survey for a City habitat restoration project, and since then it has generated a wealth of information about Native American life over 10,000 years ago near the outlet of Lake Sammamish.

On Saturday, February 25, 2017, Project Director Dr. Kopperl will be on hand at the edge of the restoration area overlooking the site to informally provide information and answer questions about the project and Washington state’s shared archaeological heritage. He’ll be at the new overlook of the Lower Bear Creek habitat restoration area (west of the World Market store) along the Bear Creek recreational trail between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. Parking is available at the Redmond Town Center lots across Bear Creek Parkway from the recreational trail and presentation location.

Learn more about the project here. For questions and more information contact Lisa Maher, Communications & Marketing Manager, at lmaher@redmond.gov or 425-556-2427.

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