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 […]
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. October 3: The History of Our Flag Dick Moody, […]
Join us in Tumwater on Sunday, August 25, 11 AM to 3 PM for a Rose Photography Workshop! Learn how to take calendar-worthy photos of roses with Rich Baer, nationally-recognized expert in photographing these iconic flowers. Rich will discuss lighting, backlighting, focusing, background manipulation, and more. Once you learn how best to photograph a rose, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
History talks return to the Schmidt House! After a long closure due to COVID and a construction project, we’re pleased to announce that monthly History Talks are back! 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 on a specified […]
History talks return to the Schmidt House! After a long closure due to COVID and a construction project, we’re pleased to announce that monthly History Talks are back! 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 on a specified […]
The Olympia Tumwater Foundation owns and manages Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls, the Schmidt House, and offers scholarships and grants through our Education Program.
