On May 3, Karen Fraser will reflect on various aspects of local historical and cultural developments during her 51 years of active community life in Thurston County. This includes 42 years as an elected official: Lacey Mayor and City Council Member, Thurston County Commissioner, State Representative and State Senator.

Her talk, titled “From Then, ‘Til Now. Local History As I Have Lived It: 1967 – 2018,” is part of the Olympia Tumwater Foundation’s History Talks at the Schmidt House.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER — Karen Fraser spent 28 years in the Legislature as a State Senator and another 14 in local government positions in Thurston County.

WHAT— History Talks at the Schmidt House presents Karen Fraser.

WHEN—Thursday, May 3, 2018, noon-1 p.m. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and close at capacity.

WHERE—The Schmidt House, 330 Schmidt Place SW, Tumwater

COST—Free (donations are welcome!)

FOR MORE INFO— click here, or contact Don Trosper, Public History Manager at history@olytumfoundation.org or 360-786-8117

SPONSORED BY—Olympia Tumwater Foundation

Our thanks to the City of Tumwater for their support.

The Olympia Tumwater Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity. All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.