Schmidt House History Talk

    Thursday, February 5, 2026

    Time
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    Venue
    Schmidt House, Tumwater, WA, 98501
    Price
    Free

    Schmidt House, 330 Schmidt Pl SW, Tumwater
    Noon, Thursday, February 5, 2026
    The Fall and Rise of the Orr Home

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    History Talk, Schmidt House, 330 Schmidt Pl SW, Tumwater
    Noon, Thursday, February 5, 2026
    The Fall and Rise of the Orr Home
    On May 13, 1996 the Nathaniel Orr Home in Steilacoom was blown off temporary supports and slid down the slope of the homesite. This is the story of the recovery of the home and its restoration. Fund raising from diverse sources was an essential part of the project as was volunteer support from members of the Steilacoom Historical Museum Association. Dave Welch, historian, former Steilacoom resident, and current member of the Oregon-California Trails Association, presents this success story.
    Attendance is free. Doors open at 11:30 AM. First come, first seated until room capacity is reached.
    For more info:
    Karen L. Johnson
    Curator, Schmidt House
    Olympia Tumwater Foundation
    PO Box 4098
    Tumwater WA 98501
    www.olytumfoundation.org
    Karen@olytumfoundation.org
    360-890-2299

    Venue

    Schmidt House
    330 Schmidt Place Sw
    Tumwater, WA
    98501

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