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Historic Commission to Hold Launch Event for Thurston County History Book

July 6, 2022

Historic Commission to Hold Launch Event for Thurston County History Book

Contact:

​Meghan Porter, Public Information Supervisor, 360-490-0562 or Meghan.Porter@co.thurston.wa.us  

OLYMPIA – Media and the public are invited to meet the authors of the Thurston County history book Water, Woods & Prairies at a book launch event on July 16, 1:30pm to 4:30pm at the Olympia Center. 

What: Book Launch Event – Water, Woods & Prairies

When: Saturday, July 16, 2022 – 1:30pm to 4:30pm

Where: The Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA 98501

Background:

The book, edited by Sandra A. Crowell and Shirley A. Stirling, was published in 2019 by the Thurston County Historic Commission and represents a major volunteer effort by 17 local history authors and experts. 

The book is distributed by The Olympia Historical Society & Bigelow House Museum and is available for purchase at https://olympiahistory.org/thurston-county-water-woods-and-prairies-now-available/

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