November 2015 - Olympia Tumwater Foundation

1965 Brewery Thanksgiving Message

From the Archives, HistoryBy olytum November 24, 2015 Leave a comment

The November 1965 It’s the Water News showcased the Virgil Monroe family and their turkey: “Any designs Virgil Monroe might have had for this gobbler on Thanksgiving seem to have been foiled by his children Clyde, Luke and Sara, who have fostered a friendship with the fair bird. But, he needn’t despair. As an expression…

German Heritage History Talk Draws Standing Room Only Crowd at the Schmidt House

From the Archives, HistoryBy olytum November 20, 2015 1 Comment

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“It’s never easy to predict the turn-out for our free monthly history talks,” says Don Trosper, Public History Manager for the “Heritage Builders” program of the Olympia Tumwater Foundation. “Today’s noon hour talk was nearly filled to capacity as we hosted noted genealogist Jewell Dunn talking about the German heritage of the Schmidt family.”

Sixty visitors filled the room to overflowing to hear not only our German roots locally, but also to receive helpful tips

More water at the Falls!

Tumwater Falls ParkBy olytum November 19, 2015 Leave a comment

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The Deschutes River reached flood stage early today and put on an impressive display at Tumwater Falls Park

Sun on Sunday!

Foundation, Tumwater Falls ParkBy olytum November 15, 2015 Leave a comment

Nearly six inches of rain fell in the Olympia area the past few days and lots of people took the opportunity to enjoy a sunny respite and view the swollen Deschutes River in Tumwater Falls Park.

SCHMIDT DESCENDANT RETURNS AS ARCHIVES VOLUNTEER

From the Archives, HistoryBy olytum November 12, 2015 1 Comment

Back in the 1890s, Louis Schmidt headed up the construction of the original Capital Brewing Company (later renamed as Olympia Brewing) at the base of Tumwater Falls. Today, Louis’s great-granddaughter Connie Sweetman is back in Tumwater as a volunteer in our extensive Archives.

Celebrate Bob Crim’s Birthday and Semi Retirement With the Olympia Tumwater Foundation

UncategorizedBy olytum November 6, 2015 Leave a comment

Bob Crim has been the caretaker at Tumwater’s Schmidt House for nearly 60 years! He’s been a gardener, chauffeur, babysitter, sheep-shearer, handyman, and wedding host extraordinaire, to name just a few of his responsibilities. Help us celebrate Bob’s 78th birthday and semi-retirement on Tuesday, November 10, 12:30 to 3:00pm at the Schmidt House, 330 Schmidt…

2016 OBEE Calendars Available.

UncategorizedBy olytum November 1, 2015 Leave a comment

OBEE calendars for 2016 are now available in the Foundation’s Tumwater Falls Park office. This year the theme is Olympia Brewing Company parades and floats.

Tumwater Falls Park Rules

To enhance and provide for the safety and enjoyment of individuals who use Tumwater Falls Park the following rules have been established.

You are welcome…

To visit the park during hours posted of 8:00 a.m. until 30 minutes before sunset. (Call or email for current time of park closure.)

To use open areas during open park hours.

To enjoy the gardens without entering flowerbeds or picking flowers.

To clean up after yourself by depositing waste in the trash receptacles located throughout the park grounds.

To bring your pet, providing that you leash it at all times, pick up after it, dispose of their feces properly, and supervise it at all times. Pet bag stations are provided throughout the park for your convenience. If your pet shows aggressive behavior it must be removed from the Park at once.

To ride your bicycle in the park’s parking lot ONLY and not on the pedestrian walking trails.

Park rules prohibit…

Bicycle riding or jogging on pedestrian walking trails.

Weapons of any kind, with the exception of management and law enforcement officers.

Illegal activities, destroying or defacing park property, picking flowers, swimming in the river and littering.

Obstructing park entrance and exit.

Harassing or disturbing other park visitors.

Any persons to enter or remain in the park without the permission of the Olympia Tumwater Foundation when park is closed to the public.

Fishing anywhere in the park.

Park guidelines prohibit the following, except as permitted by a Use Permit:

Tents or temporary structures, performances, vendors or commercial activity, amplified music, alcohol use, posting of signs, motorized vehicles, events, and rallies.

Riverwalk Tours

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The guided walking tour covers Tumwater’s pioneer past, Olympia Brewing Company history and the annual salmon migration. Tour Information: We will once again offer these popular, free guided tours from July through mid September. The scheduled Tour dates are available below. Tours are free and limited to 30 people on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations are taken. The tour meeting takes place outside of the Olympia Tumwater Foundation office in Tumwater Falls Park.

Monthly Archives: November 2015