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Olympian article on Olympia Tumwater Foundation

Education, Foundation, From the Archives, History, Tumwater Falls ParkBy olytum May 22, 2016 Leave a comment

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Historian’s Conference Includes a Surprise

Foundation, HistoryBy olytum April 20, 2016 1 Comment

++++ Saturday, April 16th, was an absolutely beautiful day at the historic Schmidt House in Tumwater, a perfect day for the third biannual gathering of people from around Thurston County with a passion for local history. The “Heritage Builders” local history program of the Olympia Tumwater Foundation hosted this unique Local Historian’s Conference from 9…

Dorothy Wilhelm lecture brings standing room only crowd

Foundation, HistoryBy olytum February 19, 2016 Leave a comment

Dorothy Wilhelm, a popular newspaper columnist from DuPont, calls herself a “geriatric cheerleader,” and now we know why. She absolutely wowed the crowd at our February 18 monthly free history talk at the Schmidt House, where she presented stories from her upcoming History Press book tentatively titled Lost Stories from Washington History. Dorothy’s presentation for…

Peter G. Schmidt Jr., grandson of Olympia brewery founder, dies at 94

Foundation, HistoryBy olytum February 11, 2016 Leave a comment

By Jerre Redecker – The Olympian Peter G. Schmidt Jr., grandson of the founder of the Olympia Brewery, died Feb. 4. He was 94. Schmidt was born Dec. 3, 1921, in the historic Schmidt Mansion in Tumwater. He was the youngest of Peter Schmidt Sr.’s five children and the first boy. Although he grew up…

Merry Christmas from the Olympia Tumwater Foundation!

Foundation, From the ArchivesBy olytum December 24, 2015 Leave a comment

Christmas card sent by the Olympia Brewing Co. in 1952

After the storm

Foundation, Tumwater Falls ParkBy olytum December 9, 2015 Leave a comment

We had a beautiful day at Tumwater Falls Park after the nasty storm this morning. Lots of people checking out the swollen river, which peaked at three feet above flood stage around 3:00p.m. This man seems transfixed by the immense power of the water.

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.

Foundation Scholarship Trivia

Education, FoundationBy olytum October 21, 2015 Leave a comment

The Olympia Tumwater Foundation education programs have awarded over $1.7 million in scholarships and grants to hundreds of talented and deserving students. Scholarships are offered on the basis of both achievement and n

Rainier from Tumwater Hill

FoundationBy olytum October 14, 2015 Leave a comment

Rainier on a clear day

Brewery auction – will it finally happen?

FoundationBy olytum October 14, 2015 Leave a comment

click here for more info: Brewery auction details

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.

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