An Evening with Derek Sheffield, Washington State Poet Laureate

Celebrated poet and professor Derek Sheffield will read original work reflecting on Washingtonian identities. Sheffield is Washington’s eighth State Poet Laureate.

Sheffield lives in the Wenatchee Valley and teaches English at Wenatchee Valley College. He has published several poetry collections, edits poetry for Terrian.org, and has received fellowships from the Sustainable Arts Foundation, Artist Trust, the Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, and the Spring Creek Foundation for his poetry.

This program is held in partnership with ArtsWA.

About the “We the People Lecture Series”

Join us for the “We the People Lecture Series” every Third Thursday, with free admission to the Washington State History Museum. Explore what it means to be a Washingtonian and connect with our nation’s founding values. Each event offers fresh perspectives on Washington’s story, featuring talks, demonstrations, trivia, and performances in partnership with local cultural groups and organizations. This series is part of Washington’s 250th anniversary celebration of the Declaration of Independence. All are welcome to learn, connect, and have fun! Learn more and get involved at: www.America250WA.org.