Olympia Historical Society

Bringing Olympia's Past to the Present

Early Residents

Index to Olympia Area residents from 1845 to 1930.

This major feature on our website provides links to hundreds of memoirs, biographies, and photographs available on line.

Upcoming Events

01-28-12 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Olympia Historical Society Annual Meeting - rescheduled

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Welcome to the Olympia Historical Society website.

New! In addition to checks and cash, we can now accept membership fees and donations through Paypal (you do not need to be a Paypal customer to use this service).  Go to the Membership page to find out how

The Olympia Historical Society disseminates historical information and encourages interest in the past by publishing historical material; by holding meetings with addresses, lectures, papers, and discussions; by developing interpretive programming and exhibits; by using the media to awaken public interest; and, by serving as a network for history and heritage resources.

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Click here to find out more about the Society, its mission and Board; and for information on joining and subscribing to our free biweekly bulletin and quarterly newsletter

 

Click here for a calendar of upcoming events sponsored both by the Society and by local historical groups

 

 

 

Click here to enter our research center, which includes an extensive list of research tools, online articles and transcriptions, links to other websites and organizations, and short biographies and links for hundreds of Olympia area residents from 1845 to 1930.

 

We welcome your comments and suggestions for improvement to our site and organization!

All photographs on this page are by special arrangement with the Washington State Historical Society