Coupeville Library, 788 NW Alexander St. —
In 1857, coal mine manager Edmund C. Fitzhugh killed a drunken trespasser in his garden. Though Fitzhugh was under indictment
for murder and only marginally qual-ified for the position, U.S. President James Buchanan made the stunning decision
to appoint him to Washington Territory’s District and Supreme Courts.
Come hear award-winning author Candace Wellman talk about her book, and Fitzhugh’s ties to Whidbey. Books will be available for purchase and the author will sign them for you. Co-sponsored by
the Island County Historical Museum and Sno-Isle Libraries.