WASHINGTON STATE HISTORY MUSEUM EVALUATES SASQUATCH EVIDENCE
PAST EVENTS - 2010 PRESS RELEASE
Giants in the Mountains: The Search for Sasquatch
THIS EXHIBIT CLOSED JUNE 2010
Jan. 12-TACOMA-Explore the Sasquatch mystery in
Giants in the Mountains: The Search for Sasquatch, on view January 23 through
June 27 at the
Washington State History Museum.
The exhibit examines how scientists attempt to explain and investigate the Sasquatch
phenomenon. It also looks at hoaxes and popular cultural interpretations of this unidentified
being. A look at tribal legends and masks provide yet another insight into this elusive
creature.
This exploration of Sasquatch stories looks at the Pacific Northwest environment, which
provides a rich setting for the folklore surrounding these unexplained creatures.
Physical evidence collected by anthropologist and famed Bigfoot researcher, Dr. Grover
Krantz, and Discovery Channel expert and professor Dr. Jeffrey Meldrum of Idaho State
University, will be on display.
In the Pacific Northwest, “Sasquatch,” is a word derived from the Salish word “sesqec,”
meaning, “Wild Man”. In other parts of the world, its name is Bigfoot, Yetti, or Wild Man.
Definitions of the names vary, from “Ape Man” to “Bad Luck Spirit” and from “Big Elder
Brother” to “Evil Cannibal Spirit.”
Most descriptions of Sasquatch are of a “wild man” or cross between ape and human, standing
six to ten feet tall, with a thick pelt, monkey-like features, and semi-upright walk.
Those who claim to have seen Sasquatch often describe it as a nocturnal creature.
Tales of larger-than-life creatures and animal/man beings have been passed on for
generations in numerous Native American communities. Tribal artifacts and artwork in the
exhibit will convey Native cultural beliefs of Sasquatch.
For more information on these or any other events, exhibits or programs at the
Washington State History Museum, please visit
www.WashingtonHistory.org.
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