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SUMMARY:Friends of the Falls: Evenings at the Falls featuring Vince Brown & Elizabeth Lord
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 5\, 2026\n4:00–7:00 p.m.\nBrewery Park at Tumwater Falls\n🎟️ Free Admission \nCelebrate the close of summer with an evening of live music in one of our region’s most beautiful settings. \nJoin Olympia Tumwater Foundation at Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls for the final Friends of the Falls: Evenings at the Falls of the season\, featuring live music from Vince Brown & Elizabeth Lord\, delicious food from Jean Pierre’s Three16\, and a beer garden hosted by Well 80 Brewhouse. \nBring a blanket or lawn chair\, invite your family and friends\, and enjoy a relaxing evening filled with music\, great food\, and the natural beauty of the Falls. \nFeaturing: \n\nLive Music: Vince Brown & Elizabeth Lord\nFood Vendor: Jean Pierre’s Three16\nBeer Garden: Well 80 Brewhouse\n\nAdmission is free. Food and beverages are available for purchase. \nCome help us wrap up another wonderful summer at the Falls! \n  \n 
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/evenings-at-the-falls/
LOCATION:Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls\, 110 Deschutes Parkway SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evenings at the Falls
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SUMMARY:Schmidt House Tour
DESCRIPTION:Free guided tours of the historic Schmidt House are offered throughout the year. Tours typically last 60 to 90 minutes and include multiple flights of stairs. \nHave a small group of up to 10 people interested in touring the Schmidt House on another day? Contact Karen at 360-890-2299 or ka***@**************on.org to inquire about scheduling a private group tour.
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/schmidt-house-tour-18/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Schmidt House Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T150000
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SUMMARY:Riverwalk Tour: Natural History of the Deschutes River with Grant Gilmore
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, September 19Time: 3:00 pmLocation: Brewery Park at Tumwater FallsCost: FreeMeet at: Park Office \nExperience the changing season at Brewery Park while learning about the natural history of the Deschutes River. \nDuring this guided Riverwalk\, Grant Gilmore will share stories of water\, habitat\, ecology\, and restoration while exploring how natural systems evolve over time. Participants will leave with a deeper appreciation for the river’s role in shaping the landscape and sustaining life throughout our region. \nA great outing for nature enthusiasts\, lifelong learners\, and anyone looking to connect more deeply with place. \nAbout the GuideGrant Gilmore is the Water Resources Specialist for the City of Tumwater and works to protect and restore the health of the Deschutes Watershed through science\, education\, and community engagement.
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/riverwalk-tour-natural-history-of-the-deschutes-river-with-grant-gilmore-3/
LOCATION:Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls\, 110 Deschutes Parkway SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Riverwalk Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T180000
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SUMMARY:Riverwalk Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 of Tumwater.
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/riverwalk-tour-23/
LOCATION:Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls\, 110 Deschutes Parkway SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Riverwalk Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T133000
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SUMMARY:Schmidt House Tour
DESCRIPTION:Free guided tours of the historic Schmidt House are offered throughout the year. Tours typically last 60 to 90 minutes and include multiple flights of stairs. \nHave a small group of up to 10 people interested in touring the Schmidt House on another day? Contact Karen at 360-890-2299 or ka***@**************on.org to inquire about scheduling a private group tour.
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/schmidt-house-tour-19/
LOCATION:Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Pl SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Schmidt House Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T130000
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SUMMARY:History Talks featuring Ira Wesley Kitmacher presenting Lincoln\, Civil War\, and the Pacific Northwest.
DESCRIPTION:Join the Olympia Tumwater Foundation for History Talks on Thursday\, October 1\, at noon\, featuring author and historian Ira Wesley Kitmacher presenting Lincoln\, Civil War\, and the Pacific Northwest. \nAbraham Lincoln never visited the Pacific Northwest—but his presidency had a lasting impact on the region\, and the West played a surprising role in the struggle to preserve the Union. \nKitmacher will explore Confederate ambitions in the West\, Lincoln’s military and political response\, and the Pacific Northwest’s place in the larger story of the Civil War. \nKitmacher is an author\, historian\, former Georgetown graduate professor and retired senior federal executive whose work focuses on American and European history and folklore. \n📅 Thursday\, October 1\n🕛 Noon\nThe Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Place SW\, Tumwater\, WA \nFor more information\, contact Karen Johnson at 360-890-2299 or ka***@**************on.org.
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/history-talks-featuring-ira-wesley-kitmacher-presenting-lincoln-civil-war-and-the-pacific-northwest/
LOCATION:Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Pl SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Talks
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SUMMARY:Schmidt House Tour
DESCRIPTION:Free guided tours of the historic Schmidt House are offered throughout the year. Tours typically last 60 to 90 minutes and include multiple flights of stairs. \nHave a small group of up to 10 people interested in touring the Schmidt House on another day? Contact Karen at 360-890-2299 or ka***@**************on.org to inquire about scheduling a private group tour.
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/schmidt-house-tour-20/
LOCATION:Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Pl SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Schmidt House Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T120000
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SUMMARY:Schmidt House Tour
DESCRIPTION:Free guided tours of the historic Schmidt House are offered throughout the year. Tours typically last 60 to 90 minutes and include multiple flights of stairs. \nHave a small group of up to 10 people interested in touring the Schmidt House on another day? Contact Karen at 360-890-2299 or ka***@**************on.org to inquire about scheduling a private group tour.
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/schmidt-house-tour-21/
LOCATION:Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Pl SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Schmidt House Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T130000
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SUMMARY:History Talks at the Schmidt House: 19th-Century Mail Routes to Olympia
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 5\, 2026 | Noon \nHow did mail reach Olympia in the 1800s? Join the Olympia Tumwater Foundation for a fascinating look at the transportation routes\, people\, and businesses that connected early Olympia to the rest of the world. \nStamp collector and postal history enthusiast Gerry Smith will explore 19th-century commerce and mail routes\, from the Hudson’s Bay Company and the Cowlitz Corridor to the steamboats that traveled Puget Sound. Along the way\, he’ll highlight the contractors and transportation networks that helped deliver mail to the growing community. \nA lifelong stamp collector with a particular passion for the Railway Mail Service and Railway Post Office mail\, Gerry will bring history to life through examples of early correspondence sent to Olympia. \nJoin us at the historic Schmidt House for this engaging journey through Olympia’s postal history.
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/history-talks-at-the-schmidt-house-19th-century-mail-routes-to-olympia/
LOCATION:Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Pl SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261106T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261106T133000
DTSTAMP:20261012T212022Z
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SUMMARY:Schmidt House Tour
DESCRIPTION:Free guided tours of the historic Schmidt House are offered throughout the year. Tours typically last 60 to 90 minutes and include multiple flights of stairs. \nHave a small group of up to 10 people interested in touring the Schmidt House on another day? Contact Karen at 360-890-2299 or ka***@**************on.org to inquire about scheduling a private group tour.
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/schmidt-house-tour-22/
LOCATION:Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Pl SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Schmidt House Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261120T133000
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SUMMARY:Tour the historic Schmidt House
DESCRIPTION:Free guided tours of the historic Schmidt House are offered throughout the year. Tours typically last 60 to 90 minutes and include multiple flights of stairs. \nHave a small group of up to 10 people interested in touring the Schmidt House on another day? Contact Karen at 360-890-2299 or ka***@**************on.org to inquire about scheduling a private group tour.
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/tour-the-historic-schmidt-house/
LOCATION:Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Pl SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Schmidt House Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T130000
DTSTAMP:20261012T212559Z
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SUMMARY:History Talks at the Schmidt House: Saving the Nisqually Delta
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 3\, 2026 | Noon \nHow did citizen activism help save one of the nation’s last unspoiled estuaries? Join the Olympia Tumwater Foundation for a fascinating look at the history of the Nisqually Delta and the ongoing efforts to protect this remarkable natural treasure. \nLocated just eight miles northeast of Olympia\, the Nisqually Delta has faced decades of pressure from ports\, local governments\, and corporations seeking to industrialize the area. \nJanine Gates\, author of Saving the Nisqually Delta\, will share stories from her book and present a slideshow exploring the threats to the delta\, the grassroots movement that helped preserve it\, and the challenges it continues to face from urban growth and industrial development. \nJoin us at the historic Schmidt House to learn how community action shaped the future of the Nisqually Delta—and why protecting it still matters today.
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/history-talks-at-the-schmidt-house-saving-the-nisqually-delta/
LOCATION:Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Pl SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261204T133000
DTSTAMP:20261012T211839Z
CREATED:20261012T211839Z
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SUMMARY:Tour the Historic Schmidt House
DESCRIPTION:Free guided tours of the historic Schmidt House are offered year-round. Tours typically last 60 to 90 minutes and include multiple flights of stairs. \nHave a small group of up to 10 people interested in touring the Schmidt House on another day? Contact Karen at 360-890-2299 or ka***@**************on.org to inquire about scheduling a private group tour.
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/tour-the-historic-schmidt-house-2/
LOCATION:Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Pl SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Schmidt House Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261218T133000
DTSTAMP:20261012T213143Z
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SUMMARY:Tour the Historic Schmidt House
DESCRIPTION:Free guided tours of the historic Schmidt House are offered year-round. Tours typically last 60 to 90 minutes and include multiple flights of stairs. \nHave a small group of up to 10 people interested in touring the Schmidt House on another day? Contact Karen at 360-890-2299 or ka***@**************on.org to schedule a private group tour.
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/tour-the-historic-schmidt-house-3/
LOCATION:Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Pl SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Schmidt House Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270107T130000
DTSTAMP:20261012T212734Z
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SUMMARY:History Talks at the Schmidt House: Winter Waterfowl
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 7\, 2027 | Noon \nWinter is one of the best times to go birdwatching in the Pacific Northwest! As migratory waterfowl arrive in our region\, local waterways and wetlands become prime spots to observe a remarkable variety of birds. \nJoin the Olympia Tumwater Foundation for an engaging presentation by George Walter\, environmental program manager\, longtime birder\, and author of Thurston’s Birds\, a weekly column in The JOLT. \nGeorge will introduce some of the beautiful waterfowl that spend their winters in Thurston County\, share tips on where to find them\, and illustrate his talk with stunning photographs of local birds. \nJoin us at the historic Schmidt House to discover the beauty of our winter waterfowl and learn where to spot these seasonal visitors.
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/history-talks-at-the-schmidt-house-winter-waterfowl/
LOCATION:Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Pl SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270204T133000
DTSTAMP:20261012T212900Z
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SUMMARY:History Talks at the Schmidt House: The Fourteen Forgotten Presidents
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 4\, 2027 | Noon \nWas George Washington really America’s first president? The answer may surprise you! \nBefore Washington took office in 1789\, fourteen men served as presiding officers of the Continental and Confederation Congresses\, helping guide the emerging nation through its earliest years. \nJoin the Olympia Tumwater Foundation for a fascinating look at these often-overlooked figures in American history. Art Dolan of the Sons of the American Revolution will deliver a fast-paced presentation exploring the leaders who served between 1774 and 1789\, their contributions to the founding of the United States\, and the roles they played in shaping the nation’s future. \nAlthough these early leaders did not hold the same presidential office established under the U.S. Constitution\, their leadership laid the groundwork for the government we know today. \nJoin us at the historic Schmidt House to discover the stories of fourteen forgotten leaders and their place in America’s founding history.
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/history-talks-at-the-schmidt-house-the-fourteen-forgotten-presidents/
LOCATION:Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Pl SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Talks
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