DECEMBER 22, 2016 // 19
‘A Convenient Situation’
History & Hops
takes on Seaside’s
Salt Works
SEASIDE — The next Histo-
ry & Hops free local history
lecture takes place at 6 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 29, at Sea-
side Brewing Co., located at
851 Broadway.
From currency to season-
ing, salt has played a vital role
in human history and survival.
One of the reasons the Corps
of Discovery wintered near
the Pacific Ocean was that it
was running out of salt.
The expedition’s captains
were hoping for “a conve-
nient Situation to the Sea
Coast where we Could make
Salt,” according to William
Clark’s Nov. 24, 1805,
journal.
At the next History &
Hops, retired National Park
Service ranger Tom Wilson
will discuss the importance
of salt for the Lewis and
Clark Expedition. He will
recount which Corps mem-
bers made salt, and describe
how they made the salt
needed for the expedition.
SUBMITTED PHOTO
Tom Wilson portraying Capt.
William Clark in 2015.
Wilson will share the history
of the current Salt Works
site which is a memorial to
the expedition’s salt-making
endeavors.
Wilson, a popular and
engaging speaker, is also a
retired elementary school-
teacher. He began working
at Lewis and Clark National
Historical Park seasonally
more than 20 years ago, vol-
unteering for several years
giving talks and demonstra-
tions. During his time with
the park, he participated
in the park’s living history
programs and has portrayed
Corps members at events
such as the Salt Makers
Return, Clark’s Camp and
Wintering Over. He has
portrayed expedition mem-
bers Pvt. Thomas Howard,
Capt. William Clark, and
salt-maker Pvt. William
Bratton. As Bratton, Wilson
has spent multiple weekends
in character, boiling water,
making salt and living on the
beach.
History & Hops is a
monthly series of local
history discussions hosted
by the Seaside Museum at
Seaside Brewing Co.
The Seaside Museum and
Historical Society is a non-
profit educational institution
with the mission to col-
lect, preserve and interpret
materials illustrative of the
history of Seaside and the
surrounding area.
The museum is located at
570 Necanicum Drive and is
open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon-
day through Saturday. More
information can be found at
www.seasidemuseum.org
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Holiday Foods Around The World
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12/26 MONDAY THRU 12/30 FRIDAY
International Festival of foods from 9 different countries!
Special menus for just one night only each, you will
want to dine out all week for this extravaganza!
12/26 Monday
Bill’s Tavern and Brewhouse – Mexico Featured
Celebrate the Holidays with Bill’s Tavern and Brewhouse presenting Pozole.. Enjoy a Holiday beer pairing for the
event, both will be served all day! At 188 N. Hemlock Street.
12/28 Wednesday - The Coats Concert Night
EVOO – Sicily Featured
Travel to Sicily with Bob and Lenore at EVOO and experience a 5-course, with 4-wines, and dessert Holiday extrava-
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Pelican Pub and Brewery – Italy Featured
Don’t miss this new, major restaurant addition to Cannon Beach introducing a unique new Italian offering. At 1371 S.
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The Bistro – Vietnamese Cuisine Featured
Try the new Vietnamese featured menu by the recently purchased Bistro Restaurant’s new Chef, Jack Stevenson.
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12/29 Thursday
The Wayfarer Restaurant – Spain Featured
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Public Coast Brewing Company – Germany Featured
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12/30 Friday
Seasons Café – Thailand Featured
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Sweet Basil’s – Poland Featured
John Sowa, Co-winner of Iron Chef Goes Coastal 2016 shares his Old-Country recipes with you for a traditional meal
for the Holidays from Poland. Call 503-436-1539 for reservations. At 271 N. Hemlock Street.
Newman’s at 988 – France Featured
Chef John Newman will roll out their French-focused Prix Fixe menu including 8 fabulous menu items sure to satisfy
your special occasion cravings. Call 503-436-1151 for reservations. At 988 S. Hemlock Street.
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