The Redmond Historical Society will meet on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center at 16600 N.E. 80 St.

Steven Williams will be presenting a “History of Coal Mining.” He will focus on 100 years of local coal mining.

In 1888 there were 20 mules and 200 men employed locally. Exporting coal to San Francisco turned Seattle into a dominant seaport. Attendees can learn what is underneath a mountain that is older than Rainier.

The upcoming program is made possible by Eastside Heritage Center.

To receive the monthly newsletter, contact the society office at (425) 885-2919 or email info@redmondhistoricalsociety.org. Books, note cards, free historic walking tour brochures and the book, “Redmond Reflections,” are available in the historical society’s office, which is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For more information visit, redmondhistoricalsociety.org.