By Mark Foutch, President Your Olympia Historical Society has had a productive year. Our Web presence is better than ever, with more features to come. Our membership has never been higher, and hundreds of friends and members view our weeklys Facebook posts, biweekly bulletins, and quarterly newsletters. Our web presence generates significant comment, inquiries, and…
by Richard Edwards Charles Chaenn was born in France in January 1839 to John Chaenn and Madelina Juliet. According to local oral tradition, he served in the French military before entering the United States. He was married on 15 March 1876 to Mari Zoe (maiden name unknown, born in France about 1849) in Texas. Charles…
By Lanny Weaver On a weekly basis, Members Lanny Weaver and Deb Ross catalogue the State Capital Museum collection now housed at the Washington State Historical Society (WSHS) in Tacoma. This project is made possible through a collaboration between the Olympia Historical Society and WSHS, and Deb and Lanny are grateful for the time and…
President’s Message Mark Foutch Memories of Olympia in the 1920s and 1930s Mary Zindt Meet a Family: Charles and Zoe Chaenn Richard Edwards Lanny’s and Deb’s Excellent Adventures in Tacoma Deb Ross Announcements/Advertisements Membership
