Ed Echtle, oral historian for Legacy Washington, will talk about his recent book New Land, which he co-authored with John Hughes. The book is a collection of conversations with Vietnamese, […]
Do all roads lead to Tumwater? Some of the most important in Washington’s history certainly do. Former state historical society director Dave Nicandri will share the story of the original […]
Local historian Sandra Crowell shares the powerful life story of Helen Sanders, a Native American woman who confronted the injustices surrounding land ownership and treaty rights. Helen’s journey highlights her […]
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. […]
Join Olympia Tumwater Foundation for the next installment of our Schmidt House History Talk series as historian Dave Welch shares the dramatic and inspiring story of the Nathaniel Orr Home […]
Join Olympia Tumwater Foundation for the next installment of our Schmidt House History Talk series as Lacey Museum Curator Erin Quinn Valcho reveals the mysterious past of O. C. Lacey. […]
Join us at noon on Thursday, April 2, for a fascinating presentation by Dan Varland of Coastal Raptors: “Bald Eagles: An American Icon.” The Bald Eagle is deeply revered by […]
Join the Olympia Tumwater Foundation for a special lunchtime history talk on Thursday, May 7 at noon at the beautiful Schmidt House. This engaging presentation launches a month-long celebration of […]
