Living History: Sebastian Colon, the "Tamale King"
Sebastian Colon came to Walla Walla around 1872, one of the earliest Latino settlers to arrive in the valley. Born in Spain around 1831, Colon worked in the placer mines of California before coming to Walla Walla. Here he worked as a freight packer moving mail between Boise, Idaho, and Walla Walla. Later Colon opened a restaurant and was eventually nicknamed the “Tamale King of Walla Walla.” Sebastian Colon is portrayed by living history newcomer and local restaurateur Rawli Rodriguez.
Date and Time
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM PDT
Sunday, September 10 at 2pm
Location
Fort Walla Walla Museum 755 NE Myra Rd Walla Walla, WA 99362
Fees/Admission
Admission is $10 adults, $9 seniors/students, $5 children ages 6–12, and free for children under 6. Museum Members receive free admission all year long. Memberships start at just $35.
Contact Information
You can find our calendar with upcoming events at fwwm.org/all-events. For more details, call 509-525-7703 or visit fwwm.org
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