Poetry Reading and Book Signing with Paul Nelson
In A Time Before Slaughter, poet Paul Nelson explores Auburn’s history in verse, creating a masterpiece in the spirit of classic collages of place penned by American modernists. In a compelling mixture of verse and prose, historical documents and native language, Nelson ushers the reader through events that shaped Auburn’s history. Book available for purchase. Free with regular Museum admission.

White River Valley Museum
918 H Street SE
Auburn Comm Campus
Auburn, WA
98002