Legend? Hoax? Reality?  All-things Sasquatch on display at Washington State History Museum

The legend of Sasquatch has sparked the interest of humans for centuries. In the Pacific Northwest, “Sasquatch” is a word derived from the Salish word “sesqec,” meaning, “Wild Man.” In other parts of the world, the mysterious creature is called anything from Bigfoot to Yeti, or simply Ape Man.

Legends of large, hairy, ape-like creatures date back thousands of years, specifically among Pacific Northwest tribes. Stone carvings resembling ape-like heads perplex scientists as to why Northwest people in the ancient era would create something that mimicked the anatomy of the jugle-dwelling ape.

Mysterious prints of large, human-like feet have been cast, and images of large, furry, bi-pedal animals have been printed, all tying into the ongoing debate on whether or not the creature exists.

“Giants in the Mountains: The Search for Sasquatch,” the newest exhibit at the Washington State History Museum, takes visitors through the many aspects of the local tribal legends, the physical evidence, countless hoaxes and Sasquatch’s prevalence in current Northwest pop culture.  Read Article

By Clare Jensen