SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane history buffs and those interested in learning about Spokane’s history are invited to celebrate Black history and culture at the Northwest Black Trilogy series. 

The event is an extension of a Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture exhibit titled “Black Families in Spokane” and takes pace at Liberty Park on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. 

At the event, people will have the chance to learn about early pioneer settlers, pegged as cowboys, farmers and soldiers. 

Event organizers Sandra Freeman and Julie Serquinia have extensive family histories in the Spokane area that span generations. 

“Well I’m a descendant of the King family of farmers and they homesteaded in Desmet, Idaho in 1910,” said Freeman. 

The event seeks to bring that history into the spotlight and highlight the people in those roles today. 

“But now we’re also bringing that story into the present. We’re looking at individuals that are doing farming now and that are cowboys now,” said Serquinia. “So we have an opportunity to look at what was and then also go to what is.”

The event will highlight learning opportunities and community building. 

Some fun event activities will include pony rides, a community DJ playing country tunes, line dancing and cowboy chili. 

Additionally, voter information and registration opportunities will be available at the festival in preparation for election season.