Historic Preservation Events

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The City of Olympia takes pride in celebrating our region's rich history. The South Sound Region is home to some of our state's oldest communities. We are committed to preserving our region's history, and sharing that history with our community through events coordinated among our nearby jurisdictions.

Whether you are a local history buff or new to our community, learning about the past provides us a greater perspective on our modern lives and a greater appreciation of the lives and events of the past. Join the adventure!

November 2009 Events

TELLABRATION!

South Sound Story Guild celebrates Olympia’s 150th birthday in story and song -- telling stories of Olympia from 1841 into the 21st century. Come to hear stories of the famous and forgotten, the stories of failed crops and abundant resources, the stories of conflicts and friendships, the stories of disasters and successes. All stories are based on the Sylvester’s Window project.

Join us Friday, November 20 at 7:00 p.m. at Traditions Café & World Market, 300 - 5th Avenue SW in Olympia. For more information, call 352-7838. Suggested donation, $10.

Tellabration! is an annual storytelling event held all around the world on the weekend before Thanksgiving. Hundreds of story guilds and storytellers celebrate the art of storytelling and share their stories with enthusiastic audiences.

 

 

WA State archives workshops

The Washington State Archives is hosting a series of workshops throughout the month on archiving for people who are not professional archivists but work with documents. For information check out this link. http://blogs.secstate.wa.gov/FromOurCorner/index.php/2009/09/archives-workshops/

Olympia's self-guided historic walking tours

These tours provide fun anytime! Maps of the tours are available at:The City of Olympia Community Planning & Development Department, 837-7th Ave SE, during regular work hours.

Memoirs writing group

Whether you're the family historian or writing a personel memoir, learn to tell the stories your family will cherish. Tuesday from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Washington State Capitol Museum and Outreach Center

Where: State Capital Museum, 211 SW 21st Avenue

When: Tuesdays, 1-3pm

Events Around the Region

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