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History Talk at the Schmidt House—The Friendly People: The Story of the Griffin/Steamboat Area, from Early Native Peoples to Modern Times

January 8 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Join us each month for a free hour-long talk on social or natural history, each presented by a recognized expert. All talks will be at noon. Doors open at 11:30. First-come, first-seated until we reach capacity.

January 8 Talk

On Thursday, January 8, local historian and author Steve Lundin will discuss his book, The Friendly People: The Story of the Griffin/Steamboat Area, From Early Native Peoples to Modern Times. Steve has thoroughly researched the area’s history, tracing it from the early Lushootseed people (who became the Squaxin Island Tribe) through Euro-American settlement to stories about local schools, industry, and organizations.

Where: Schmidt House, 330 Schmidt Place SW, Tumwater

When: Noon, Thursday, January 8, 2026

Cost: Free! Donations are gratefully accepted.

Doors open at 11:30.

For more information, contact Karen Johnson at 360-890-2299 or karen@olytumfoundation.org.

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  • Date: January 8
  • Time:
    11:30 am - 1:00 pm
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