Museum tours and stories of real beginnings by Tribal Elder Danny Marshall – as well as a book signing by Dorothy Wilhelm – will take place March 9 (11 am-2 pm) at the Steilacoom Tribal Cultural Center and Museum (1515 Lafayette St in Steilacoom). Cost is $5 per person. All proceeds go to the museum.
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SHMA History Hunt announces winners
Last year, The Steilacoom Historical Museum Association (SHMA) introduced a History Hunt with three different levels of difficulty, leading visitors through the museum grounds but also through the Historical District of Steilacoom. This year, due to changes, the History Hunts questions were updated.
Apples star in Steilacoom
Steilacoom awoke early last Sunday. People were putting up tents and canopies. Trucks were rolling in and out. Lafayette Street was busy long before dawn. And when daylight finally came around, all was ready for the crowds to come.
Westside Story – TCC Health Improvement Miracle
Submitted by Joe Boyle. In a previous Westside Story, I included a photo that looks somewhat like the one below. The picture below is actually a cropped version of the original to provide a closeup of my facial expression. I received several comments from concerned readers because I have such a severe and melancholy or […]
Westside Story – Steilacoom TCC Doubles In Size
Tacoma Community College (TCC) founded in 1965, recently released “Discover TCC!”, a promotion to help prospective students learn about Tacoma Community College.
Westside Story – A 9-Year-Old Gives Thanks
Sunday morning I ran into my espresso drinking pal, Jessie Garza, at Topside Coffee Cabin, AKA TCC. We got to talking about his grandson, Easton Garza, who is only 9 years old. Just look at what Easton has created using his good heart, wise lifetime observations, intelligence and artistic creativity.
Annual SHMA History Hunt winners drawn
From the end of June through the end of October, the first SHMA History Hunt has been in place at the Steilacoom Historical Museum. Initiated for further visitor involvement with the pioneer museum’s documentation, the quiz with three levels of difficulty and duration led around the museum grounds and historical downtown.
A Paradise for Apple Lovers
Washington State is known for its abundance of delicious apple varieties. To its first incorporated city, Steilacoom, apples mean even more. After all, it was pioneer Nathaniel Orr who brought along the knowledge about orchards and the idea of commercializing them. The Steilacoom Apple Squeeze has been celebrating these facts – and, above all, apples […]
Westside Story – Racing Pigeons Go To School
Photos – Jessie Garza Recently I shared an article with you titled Westside Story – Who Pick, You Pick. I believe I succeeded in telling you more about pigeons than you ever thought you wanted to know. As difficult as it to imagine, I have more pigeon talk.