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Gain a deeper appreciation of the indigenous cultures met by the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804 to 1806 as Antoinette Botsford presents "On the Trail with Sacagawea," from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday, February 11 at the Lacey Timberland Library.

Botsford relates myths, legends, and herbal lore typical of the tribes met by the expedition’s translator, Sacagawea. She describes Sacagawea’s role as a sharer of culture and finder of common ground. Drawing from many collected works, conversations with Native tellers, and early 19^th century stories, Botsford presents Native American perspectives and values.

Dr. Botsford is chair of the Oral History Project on Orcas Island. A professional storyteller since 1988, she holds a Ph.D. in theater history from UCLA.

This Inquiring Mind presentation, sponsored by the Friends of the Lacey Timberland Library, is free of charge. For more information, please call the library at (360) 491-3860.

Timberland Regional Library serves the information, reading and lifelong learning needs of the Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston county public at 27 community libraries and 5 cooperative library centers at schools and a tribal center. The library system is funded by local property taxes. For information on any subject, the Thurston County public can telephone Timberland’s Central Reference Service librarians at 704-INFO (704-4636) or they can "Ask a Librarian" online at www.trlib.org. Anyone needing special accommodations to participate in a library’s program may contact the library a week in advance.