This November 7 through December 7, the Olympia Tumwater Foundation presents an art show featuring over 50 original advertising artworks produced for the Olympia Brewing Company during the 1930s through 1950s.
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This November 7 through December 7, the Olympia Tumwater Foundation presents an art show featuring over 50 original advertising artworks produced for the Olympia Brewing Company during the 1930s through 1950s.
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This November 7 through December 7, the Olympia Tumwater Foundation presents an art show featuring over 50 original advertising artworks produced for the Olympia Brewing Company during the 1930s through 1950s.
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The Chicago Brewseum, a nonprofit museum project exploring the historical and cultural significance of beer, is partnering with the Olympia Tumwater Foundation and the City of Tumwater to discuss the impact of local breweries on community growth, to take place at the Schmidt House on September 6, 2019. This panel discussion will reflect on the…
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On Thursday, January 24 at noon, History Talks at the Schmidt House presents: “The Art of Oral History” by guest presenter John Hughes. Oral history is a field of study and a method of gathering, preserving and interpreting the voices and memories of people, communities, and participants in past events. At the talk, Hughes will…
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On Thursday, January 10 at noon, History Talks at the Schmidt House presents, “The State Capitol Dome History.” Our presenter is Susan Mayer, Ph.D. Dr. Mayer will highlight the origin, evolution and dominant features of the Legislative Building and the State Capitol Dome. Her presentation will cover the dome’s symbolic meaning and structure, early history…
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On Thursday, December 6 at noon, History Talks at the Schmidt House presents: “Arborists Discuss Local Historical Trees.” There have been many stories in recent years about historic trees in the South Sound area, including the Bush Butternut Tree. Two local arborists will share their insight and expertise on this interesting subject. Ray Gleason…
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On Thursday, November 8 at noon, History Talks at the Schmidt House presents: “Nothing Worthwhile is Easy: An Early History of Saint Martin’s University.” A handful of Roman Catholic monks from Minnesota established Saint Martin’s in 1895. Father Peter Tynan, Chaplain of Saint Martin’s University, will share the early struggles of the school and…
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On Thursday, October 25 at noon, History Talks at the Schmidt House presents Geology of Puget Sound & the Washington Geological Survey. Corina Forson, L.G., Chief Hazard Geologist from the Department of Natural Resources, will present an illustrated program about how the land we live on was formed and what the latest studies reveal…
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On Thursday, October 11 at History Talks at the Schmidt House, Mike Fredson from Mason County will present a history of Shelton and the Simpson Timber Company and its impact upon the community. Fredson will provide a good look at the post-war boom and bust of the timber industry and the Sustained Yield Forestry…
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