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Stampede to the Klondike, Sept. 3, 2026

In 1896 in a small stream in the remote Klondike wilderness of Canada’s Yukon, miners found gold flakes that would ignite one of the greatest stampedes of fortune seekers the world has known. Retired National Park Service ranger, Pat Pilcher, will present the story of this epic event and how Seattle played a crucial role in this remarkable chapter of Northwest history. Free, RSVPs appreciated!