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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 region's jurisdictions.
Whether you are a history buff or new to our community, lessons in our region's history provides us a greater perspective on our modern lives and a greater appreciation of the lives and events of the past. Join the adventure!
Events
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ACTIVISTS UNITE! CHANGING GUARD, GRASSROOTS OPPORTUNITIES
Date of Event: July 1, 2008
Time: 5:30pm
Location: First United Methodist Church Sanctuary
811 5th Avenue
Seattle, WA
Heather MacIntosh, President of Preservation Action, the Washington, DC-based 501c4 grassroots lobby for historic preservation, will speak to urban activists about grassroots advocacy opportunities now, and after the November elections.
Olympia’s Self-Guided Historic Walking Tours provide fun anytime! Copies 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, 211 21st Avenue SW. Classes are lively, entertaining, and practical. For information, call 360-753-2580.
Events Around the Region
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South Sound Heritage Association Events
Washington Women's History Consortium Events
State Capitol Museum Events