Monthly History Talks at the Schmidt House are back for autumn 2024! Join us in Tumwater at noon on the first Thursday of each month for an hour-long history talk. We’ll feature captivating programs on social history or natural history, each presented by a recognized expert. November 7: The Evolution of the Northwest Passage as […]
Join us for another great free history talk on Thursday, January 2nd — our first talk of the new year! About History Talks Join us in Tumwater at noon on the first Thursday of each month for an hour-long history talk. We’ll feature captivating programs on social history or natural history, each presented by a […]
Join us for another great free history talk on Thursday, February 6th! About History Talks Join us in Tumwater at noon on the first Thursday of each month for an hour-long history talk. We’ll feature captivating programs on social history or natural history, each presented by a recognized expert. February 6 History Talk: Whatever Happened […]
History talks continue this spring at the Schmidt House! Join us each month for a free hour-long talk on social or natural history, each presented by a recognized expert. Talks begin at noon on the first Thursday of the month. March 6: Generationally-Linked Archaeology in Our Region Noted anthropologist and archaeologist Dr. Dale Croes […]
Join us for a guided tour of one of Tumwater’s most iconic homes, the Schmidt House, built in 1904 for Leopold Schmidt, founder of the Olympia Brewing Company, and his family. Your tour guide will take you through four levels of the house from the basement to the top floor. Find yourself immersed in the rich history Tumwater has […]
History talks continue this spring at the Schmidt House! Join us each month for a free hour-long talk on social or natural history, each presented by a recognized expert. Talks begin at noon on the first Thursday of the month. April 3: The 1883 Schwatka Expedition to the Yukon River In 1881, the U.S. Army […]
History talks continue this spring at the Schmidt House! Join us each month for a free hour-long talk on social or natural history, each presented by a recognized expert. Talks begin at noon on the first Thursday of the month. May 1: Spring Birds Writer and long-time bird observer George Walter will offer many amusing […]
Discover the Legacy of the Centennial Rose Garden Schmidt House, 330 Schmidt Place SW, TumwaterThursday, June 5, 2025Doors open at 11:30 AM | Program begins at NoonFree Admission – Donations Welcome! In 1988, the Olympia Rose Society brought a beautiful vision to life on the grounds of the historic Schmidt House—the Centennial Rose Garden. Officially […]
Thank you to everyone who attended Summer at the Schmidt, 2025! You'll find photos on our Flickr album here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCrvd9 Presented by Obee Credit Union. Supported by Thank you, Tumwater Parks & Recreation Arts Program, for supporting this event!
Join us for a free Riverwalk Tour led by local tour guide, Don Trosper—offered twice a month from April through September! Each tour begins at 5 pm, departing from the park office at 110 Deschutes Parkway SW in Tumwater. These fun, informative walks are family-friendly and open to all ages, proudly sponsored by the City […]
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, Lao, and Cambodian refugees who resettled in Washington after Governor Dan Evans opened Washington’s door, giving the refugees a new land and a new home. […]
Join us for a free guided tour of the historic Schmidt House, built in 1904 for Leopold Schmidt and his family. Explore all four levels of this remarkable home with a knowledgeable guide. Please note that while the first floor is ADA accessible, accessing the upper levels requires climbing stairs. Tours are held every other […]