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SUMMARY:History Talks at the Schmidt House: October 2: New Land: Southeast Asian Refugees Finding Home in Washington
DESCRIPTION: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 to hear these inspiring stories. \nWhere: Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Place SW\, Tumwater\nWhen: Noon\, Thursday\, October 2\, 2025\nCost: Free! Donations are gratefully accepted.\nDoors open at 11:30. First come\, first seated\, until room capacity is reached. \nFor more information\, contact Karen Johnson at 360-890-2299 or ka***@**************on.org.
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/history-talks-at-the-schmidt-house-october-2-new-land-southeast-asian-refugees-finding-home-in-washington/
LOCATION:Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Pl SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Talks
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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.\n\nThese fun\, informative walks are family-friendly and open to all ages\, proudly sponsored by the City of Tumwater. Come learn more about the local landscape and enjoy the beauty of the Deschutes River!
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/riverwalk-tour-12/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Riverwalk Tours
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SUMMARY:Summer at the Schmidt—Glam in the Garden. Giving with Heart.
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to everyone who attended Summer at the Schmidt\, 2025!\nYou’ll find photos on our Flickr album here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCrvd9 \nPresented by Obee Credit Union. \n \nSupported by \n \n \nThank you\, Tumwater Parks & Recreation Arts Program\, for supporting this event!
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/summer-at-the-schmidt-glam-in-the-garden-giving-with-heart/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Summer at the Schmidt Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T130000
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SUMMARY:Schmidt House History Talk—Centennial Rose Garden
DESCRIPTION:Discover the Legacy of the Centennial Rose Garden\nSchmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Place SW\, TumwaterThursday\, June 5\, 2025Doors open at 11:30 AM | Program begins at NoonFree Admission – Donations Welcome!\n\nIn 1988\, the Olympia Rose Society brought a beautiful vision to life on the grounds of the historic Schmidt House—the Centennial Rose Garden. Officially recognized as a Washington Centennial Project in 1989\, this living tribute continues to bloom with purpose and pride.\n\nJoin nationally recognized rose expert Gary Ritchie for a fascinating presentation on the garden’s origins\, thoughtful design\, and the vibrant mix of historic and modern rose varieties it holds.\nWeather permitting\, enjoy a guided stroll through the garden following the talk—take in the sights\, scents\, and stories of a rare legacy still in full bloom.\nSeating is first come\, first served.\n\nQuestions? Contact Karen Johnson at 360-890-2299 or ka***@**************on.org
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/schmidt-house-history-talk-centennial-rose-garden/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:History Talks
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T123000
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SUMMARY:Schmidt House Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 to offer. The first floor is ADA accessible\, but the rest of the house requires climbing stairs.
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/schmidt-house-tour-15/
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:20250311T110000
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SUMMARY:Schmidt House Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 to offer. The first floor is ADA accessible\, but the rest of the house requires climbing stairs.
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/schmidt-house-tour-15/
LOCATION:Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Pl SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Schmidt House Tour
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SUMMARY:History Talk: Spring Birds
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMay 1: Spring Birds\nWriter and long-time bird observer George Walter will offer many amusing stories about watching and listening to birds in spring—what are our feathered friends up to at this time of year? George will also offer advice on local birding trips for you to enjoy. \n  \nDate: Thursday\, May 1 \nTime: Noon (doors open at 11:30) \nPlace: Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Place SW\, Tumwater \nAdmission: Free! \nAges: 16+ \nAttendance is free. Doors open at 11:30 AM. First come\, first seated until room capacity is reached (80). \nThe Schmidt House is located at 330 Schmidt Place SW\, Tumwater. \n  \n 
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/spring-birds/
LOCATION:Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Pl SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T123000
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SUMMARY:Schmidt House Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 to offer. The first floor is ADA accessible\, but the rest of the house requires climbing stairs.
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/schmidt-house-tour-15/
LOCATION:Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Pl SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Schmidt House Tour
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SUMMARY:Schmidt House Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 to offer. The first floor is ADA accessible\, but the rest of the house requires climbing stairs.
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/schmidt-house-tour-15/
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:20250403T120000
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SUMMARY:History Talk: The 1883 Schwatka Expedition to the Yukon River
DESCRIPTION: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. \nApril 3: The 1883 Schwatka Expedition to the Yukon River\nIn 1881\, the U.S. Army asked Congress to fund an exploration of the interior of Alaska. Congress refused\, so an unsanctioned party of six soldiers and one civilian (a Washingtonian) disappeared into the Arctic wilderness in 1883. Local historian Dennis Larsen tells the harrowing story of their five-month adventure\, based on the explorers’ journals. \n  \nDate: Thursday\, April 3 \nTime: Noon (doors open at 11:30) \nPlace: Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Place SW\, Tumwater \nAdmission: Free! \nAges: 16+ \nAttendance is free. Doors open at 11:30 AM. First come\, first seated until room capacity is reached (80). \nThe Schmidt House is located at 330 Schmidt Place SW\, Tumwater. \n  \n 
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/the-1883-schwatka-expedition-to-the-yukon-river/
LOCATION:Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Pl SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Talks
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SUMMARY:Schmidt House Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 to offer. The first floor is ADA accessible\, but the rest of the house requires climbing stairs.
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/schmidt-house-tour-15/
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:20250311T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T123000
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SUMMARY:Schmidt House Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 to offer. The first floor is ADA accessible\, but the rest of the house requires climbing stairs.
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/schmidt-house-tour-15/
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:20250306T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250306T130000
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SUMMARY:History Talk: Generationally-Linked Archaeology in Our Region
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMarch 6: Generationally-Linked Archaeology in Our Region\n  \nNoted anthropologist and archaeologist Dr. Dale Croes has spent over 40 years studying Northwest Coast basketry and cordage. He and Salishan Master Basketmaker Ed Carriere have co-authored a book on Salish Sea basketry which traces the evolution of traditional Northwest Coast basketmaking from thousands of years ago to contemporary times. \nDr. Croes will explain how basketry offers a tangible connection to the past. Attendees may each bring a basket for Dr. Croes to identify after the talk. \n  \nDate: Thursday\, March 6 \nTime: Noon (doors open at 11:30) \nPlace: Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Place SW\, Tumwater \nAdmission: Free! \nAges: 16+ \nAttendance is free. Doors open at 11:30 AM. First come\, first seated until room capacity is reached (80). \nThe Schmidt House is located at 330 Schmidt Place SW\, Tumwater. \n  \n 
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/generationally-linked-archaeology-in-our-region/
LOCATION:Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Pl SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250206T130000
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SUMMARY:History Talk: Whatever Happened to Ambrose Asher?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another great free history talk on Thursday\, February 6th! \nAbout History Talks \nJoin 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. \nFebruary 6 History Talk: Whatever Happened to Ambrose Asher?\n \nFamily stories indicate that Ambrose Asher was captured by Indians in the 1860s\, with his parents’ fate unknown. While the family story was not correct in detail\, it provided enough information to discover the truth through genealogical and historical research of the Plains Indian Wars. The story provides a prelude to the Sand Creek Massacre in late 1864 and later events of the Plains Indian Wars. Speaker Dave Welch\, a descendant of Ambrose Asher\, is a long-time member and officer of the Oregon-California Trails Association. \n  \nDate: Thursday\, February 6 \nTime: Noon (doors open at 11:30 AM) \nPlace: Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Place SW\, Tumwater \nAdmission: Free! \nDoors open at 11:30 AM. First come\, first seated until room capacity is reached. \nThe Schmidt House is located at 330 Schmidt Place SW\, Tumwater. \n  \n 
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/whatever-happened-to-ambrose-asher/
LOCATION:Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Pl SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250102T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T022758
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SUMMARY:History Talk: Gardening's Past\, Gardening's Future
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another great free history talk on Thursday\, January 2nd — our first talk of the new year! \nAbout History Talks \nJoin 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. \nJanuary 2nd History Talk: Gardening’s Past\, Gardening’s Future\n \nJill Severn will discuss how gardening—both vegetable and ornamental—has evolved in the past hundred-plus years\, and how wars\, economic and cultural change\, and the search for sustainability have affected what and how we grow—and perhaps most importantly\, why we garden. Severn is a semi-retired journalist\, legislative policy analyst\, and speechwriter. She has been a member of The Olympian Editorial Board\, and writes a weekly gardening column in The JOLT News\, a local online publication. \n \nDate: Thursday\, January 2nd \nTime: Noon (doors open at 11:30 AM) \nPlace: Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Place SW\, Tumwater \nAdmission: Free! \nDoors open at 11:30 AM. First come\, first seated until room capacity is reached. \nThe Schmidt House is located at 330 Schmidt Place SW\, Tumwater. \n  \n 
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/history-talk-gardenings-past-gardenings-future/
LOCATION:Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Pl SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T022758
CREATED:20241115T223921Z
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SUMMARY:History Talk: The Evolution of the Northwest Passage as a Cartographic Image - 1753-1853
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNovember 7: The Evolution of the Northwest Passage as a Cartographic Image – 1753-1853\n \nAt our December 5 history talk\, local author and historian Dave Nicandri will present a program on The Evolution of the Northwest Passage as a Cartographic Image: 1753-1853. \nDave will discuss the many explorers who sought a sea route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. All their attempts failed\, but the resulting knowledge spurred the expansion of the U.S. and Canada. Dave’s research is presented in his latest book\, Discovering Nothing: In Pursuit of an Elusive Northwest Passage\, which will be available for purchase after the talk. \n \nDate: Thursday\, December 5 \nTime: Noon (doors open at 11:30) \nPlace: Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Place SW\, Tumwater \nAdmission: Free! \n \nAttendance is free. Doors open at 11:30 AM. First come\, first seated until room capacity is reached. \nThe Schmidt House is located at 330 Schmidt Place SW\, Tumwater. \n  \n 
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/history-talk-the-evolution-of-the-northwest-passage-as-a-cartographic-image-1753-1853/
LOCATION:Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Pl SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T123000
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SUMMARY:History Talk: Women in the Revolutionary War
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCHANGE IN SPEAKER \nDue to unforeseen circumstances\, Jewell Dunn\, our guest speaker for November 7\, has had to cancel her presentation about maps from the State Archives. We hope to have Jewell speak at another time. \nFilling in will be Dick Moody of the Sons of the American Revolution. Dick will present a program on: \nNovember 7: Women in the Revolutionary War\n \nHistory books are filled with the heroic exploits of our Patriot ancestors who won the Revolutionary War. Those books focus on the men at historic battles that defeated the British \nIf we look a little deeper\, we can find stories of women and teenagers who were supporters\, spies\, saboteurs\, and yes\, who bore arms and even received a pension. \nLearn about these and other heroines of the Revolutionary War from Dick Moody\, genealogist of the George Rogers Clark Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. The chapter serves Thurston\, Mason\, and Lewis counties. \nDick has a doctorate in education from Seattle University\, master’s degree from Gonzaga University\, and bachelor’s degree from Central Washington University. \n \nAttendance is free. Doors open at 11:30 AM. First come\, first seated until room capacity is reached. \nThe Schmidt House is located at 330 Schmidt Place SW\, Tumwater. \n  \n 
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/history-talk-maps-maps-and-more-maps/
LOCATION:Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Pl SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olympia Tumwater Foundation":MAILTO:history@olytumfoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241015T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241015T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T022758
CREATED:20241011T192034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T192034Z
UID:3752-1728990000-1728995400@olytumfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Schmidt House Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 to offer. Please note: The first floor is ADA accessible\, but the rest of the house requires climbing stairs.
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/schmidt-house-tour-14/
LOCATION:Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Pl SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Schmidt House Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olympia Tumwater Foundation":MAILTO:history@olytumfoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241015T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241015T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T022758
CREATED:20241011T192034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T192034Z
UID:3752-1728990000-1728995400@olytumfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Schmidt House Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 to offer. Please note: The first floor is ADA accessible\, but the rest of the house requires climbing stairs.
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/schmidt-house-tour-14/
LOCATION:Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Pl SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Schmidt House Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olympia Tumwater Foundation":MAILTO:history@olytumfoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241003T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241003T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T022758
CREATED:20240912T211513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T211814Z
UID:3678-1727955000-1727958600@olytumfoundation.org
SUMMARY:History Talk: The History of Our Flag
DESCRIPTION: 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. \nOctober 3: The History of Our Flag\n\nDick Moody\, representing Sons of the American Revolution\, presents a lively program on the history of the U.S. flag. Using actual flags\, Dick will explain the evolution of the Stars and Stripes from the late 1700s to present day. You’ll be surprised at how much you didn’t know about our red-white-and-blue! \n \nAttendance is free. Doors open at 11:30 AM. First come\, first seated until room capacity is reached. \nThe Schmidt House is located at 330 Schmidt Place SW\, Tumwater.
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/history-talk-the-history-of-our-flag/
LOCATION:Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Pl SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olympia Tumwater Foundation":MAILTO:history@olytumfoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240723T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240723T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T022758
CREATED:20240628T191809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T225646Z
UID:3615-1721754000-1721757600@olytumfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Riverwalk Tour
DESCRIPTION:Riverwalk tours are back! Learn the history of Euro-American settlement along the Deschutes River – now the location of Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls – and the relationship between people and the river over the last two centuries\, from trusted local guides. \nParticipants will meet the tour guide outside of the Olympia Tumwater Foundation office at Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls. Pre-registration is encouraged. Registration closes at 12:00 p.m. 1 business day prior to trip. \nQuestions regarding location or logistics? Call (509)393-9248 or email ma***@**************on.org.
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/riverwalk-tour-10/
LOCATION:Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls\, 110 Deschutes Parkway SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Riverwalk Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olympia Tumwater Foundation":MAILTO:history@olytumfoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240723T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240723T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T022758
CREATED:20240628T191809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T225646Z
UID:3615-1721754000-1721757600@olytumfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Riverwalk Tour
DESCRIPTION:Riverwalk tours are back! Learn the history of Euro-American settlement along the Deschutes River – now the location of Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls – and the relationship between people and the river over the last two centuries\, from trusted local guides. \nParticipants will meet the tour guide outside of the Olympia Tumwater Foundation office at Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls. Pre-registration is encouraged. Registration closes at 12:00 p.m. 1 business day prior to trip. \nQuestions regarding location or logistics? Call (509)393-9248 or email ma***@**************on.org.
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/riverwalk-tour-10/
LOCATION:Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls\, 110 Deschutes Parkway SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Riverwalk Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olympia Tumwater Foundation":MAILTO:history@olytumfoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240825T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240825T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T022758
CREATED:20240731T184215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T185053Z
UID:3639-1724583600-1724598000@olytumfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Rose Photography Workshop in Schmidt House Centennial Rose Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Tumwater on Sunday\, August 25\, 11 AM to 3 PM for a Rose Photography Workshop!\nLearn how to take calendar-worthy photos of roses with Rich Baer\, nationally-recognized expert in\nphotographing these iconic flowers.\nRich will discuss lighting\, backlighting\, focusing\, background manipulation\, and more. Once you learn\nhow best to photograph a rose\, you can transfer those skills to other flowers\, foliage\, and so on.\nThe workshop will consist of a beginning lecture and PowerPoint program by Rich. Attendees will then\nvisit our onsite rose garden\, where they can practice their newly-acquired skills with one-on-one tips\nfrom Rich. Following the garden session\, we’ll reconvene inside for a critique of attendees’ photos. \n \nThe workshop will be held in the Centennial Rose Garden\, on the grounds of Tumwater’s Schmidt House. Find the house at 330 Schmidt Pl\, Tumwater\, WA 98501. \nLearn more and get tickets here \nAbout our guest lecturer:\nRich Baer\, of the Portland Oregon Rose Society\, has been shooting exclusively rose photos since 1991.\nHis photos have appeared on the covers of no less than 47 issues of the American Rose magazine\, and in\nroughly 2\,000 articles\, catalogues\, newspaper articles\, and textbooks. Rich is clearly one of the premier\nrose photographers in North America and\, arguably\, in the world. In 2018\, his photo of the Peace rose\nwas given the honor of appearing on a U.S. postage stamp. \nFor 29 years\, Rich has entered the annual photo contest sponsored by the American Rose Society. He\nhas won 14 prizes in that time. He has also received a knighthood from Portland’s Royal Rosarians. Rich\nhas degrees in botany\, plant pathology\, and plant physiology.
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/rose-photography-workshop-in-schmidt-house-centennial-rose-garden/
LOCATION:Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Pl SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olympia Tumwater Foundation":MAILTO:history@olytumfoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240820T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240820T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T022758
CREATED:20240806T180313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T180313Z
UID:3649-1724151600-1724157000@olytumfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Schmidt House Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 to offer. Please note: The first floor is ADA accessible\, but the rest of the house requires climbing stairs.
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/schmidt-house-tour-13/
LOCATION:Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Pl SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Schmidt House Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olympia Tumwater Foundation":MAILTO:history@olytumfoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240808T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240808T213000
DTSTAMP:20260414T022758
CREATED:20240628T181333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T220743Z
UID:3611-1723140000-1723152600@olytumfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Summer at the Schmidt Midsummer Night's Dream Faire
DESCRIPTION:Walk into a whimsical faire with a fire performer\, live music from the reknowned jazz band Pearl Django\, and fun activities! Lawn games such as croquet\, badminton\, corn hole\, and giant dice will be ready to entertain. Enjoy themed faire-inspired food and drink while you stroll through the grounds and rose garden. Perhaps a live performance from Procession of the Species will surprise guests at some point in the evening… Ticket proceeds will benefit the Procession of the Species organization\, and direct donations to the organization will be available at the event. Brought to you by the Olympia Tumwater Foundation in partnership with City of Tumwater Arts. \nEntertainment by Pearl Django. \nFood provided by Baby’s Dream Dogs. Menu includes 1/4lb polish dogs\, 1/4lb classic beef hotdogs\, vegan hotdogs\, and pulled pork sandwhiches. Sides and soft drinks also available. \nAdditional food and drink tickets are available for pre-purchase\, and will be available for purchase during the evening. \nGelato provided by Sofie’s Scoops. \nFire Dancer Ishani Ishaya will end the evening with a flaming performance. \nAttendees must be atleast 21 years of age.
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/summer-at-the-schmidt-midsummer-nights-dream-faire/
LOCATION:Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Pl SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer at the Schmidt Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olympia Tumwater Foundation":MAILTO:history@olytumfoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240723T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240723T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T022758
CREATED:20240628T191809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T225646Z
UID:3615-1721754000-1721757600@olytumfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Riverwalk Tour
DESCRIPTION:Riverwalk tours are back! Learn the history of Euro-American settlement along the Deschutes River – now the location of Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls – and the relationship between people and the river over the last two centuries\, from trusted local guides. \nParticipants will meet the tour guide outside of the Olympia Tumwater Foundation office at Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls. Pre-registration is encouraged. Registration closes at 12:00 p.m. 1 business day prior to trip. \nQuestions regarding location or logistics? Call (509)393-9248 or email ma***@**************on.org.
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/riverwalk-tour-10/
LOCATION:Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls\, 110 Deschutes Parkway SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Riverwalk Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://olytumfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Olympia Tumwater Foundation":MAILTO:history@olytumfoundation.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240806T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240806T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T022758
CREATED:20240806T180240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T180240Z
UID:3648-1722942000-1722947400@olytumfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Schmidt House Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 to offer. Please note: The first floor is ADA accessible\, but the rest of the house requires climbing stairs.
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/schmidt-house-tour-12/
LOCATION:Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Pl SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Schmidt House Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://olytumfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/schmidt-house.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Olympia Tumwater Foundation":MAILTO:history@olytumfoundation.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240723T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240723T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T022758
CREATED:20240628T191809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T225646Z
UID:3615-1721754000-1721757600@olytumfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Riverwalk Tour
DESCRIPTION:Riverwalk tours are back! Learn the history of Euro-American settlement along the Deschutes River – now the location of Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls – and the relationship between people and the river over the last two centuries\, from trusted local guides. \nParticipants will meet the tour guide outside of the Olympia Tumwater Foundation office at Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls. Pre-registration is encouraged. Registration closes at 12:00 p.m. 1 business day prior to trip. \nQuestions regarding location or logistics? Call (509)393-9248 or email ma***@**************on.org.
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/riverwalk-tour-10/
LOCATION:Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls\, 110 Deschutes Parkway SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Riverwalk Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://olytumfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Olympia Tumwater Foundation":MAILTO:history@olytumfoundation.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240718T213000
DTSTAMP:20260414T022758
CREATED:20240628T181119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T181120Z
UID:3609-1721325600-1721338200@olytumfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Summer at the Schmidt Speakeasy Garden Party
DESCRIPTION:Experience the roaring 20’s on the grounds of the Schmidt House. Play croquet on the expansive lawn in your best dress\, discover a hidden Speakeasy inside the Schmidt House where hand-crafted drinks are made\, and enjoy live music\, a silent film\, and other activities that bring back the Prohibition era. Proceeds will fund a music scholarship for Tumwater students through the Olympia Tumwater Foundation scholarship program. This is a fundraising event in partnership with the City of Tumwater Arts Program.
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/summer-at-the-schmidt-speakeasy-garden-party/
LOCATION:Schmidt House\, 330 Schmidt Pl SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer at the Schmidt Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olympia Tumwater Foundation":MAILTO:history@olytumfoundation.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240709T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240709T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T022758
CREATED:20240628T183306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T183306Z
UID:3612-1720544400-1720548000@olytumfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Riverwalk Tour
DESCRIPTION:iverwalk tours are back! Learn the history of Euro-American settlement along the Deschutes River – now the location of Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls – and the relationship between people and the river over the last two centuries\, from trusted local guides. \nParticipants will meet the tour guide outside of the Olympia Tumwater Foundation office at Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls. Pre-registration is encouraged. Registration closes at 12:00 p.m. 1 business day prior to trip. \nQuestions regarding location or logistics? Call (509)393-9248 or email ma***@**************on.org.
URL:https://olytumfoundation.org/event/riverwalk-tour-9/
LOCATION:Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls\, 110 Deschutes Parkway SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Riverwalk Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://olytumfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Olympia Tumwater Foundation":MAILTO:history@olytumfoundation.org
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