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.
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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.
Westside Story – Topside Coffee Cabin
Recently I wrote an article titled Westside Story – Coffee Shop Challenge. If you are interested in winning a coveted prize in the Coffee Shop Challenge, click my link for details.
New Treasure on the Sound
Have you already discovered the latest lifestyle asset to the quiet town of Steilacoom? Or did it take you by surprise – as it did me the other day – that there has opened a store for “Gifts, Decor and more” late last year? A store with a concept nonetheless that supports local artists and […]
Book Signing at the SHMA Holiday Store
Are you in the right Christmas mood already? Or do you need a little boost? Whether you are or you do, the Holiday Store at the Steilacoom Historical Museum (1801 Rainier Street) will help you to enjoy the start of the Season even more with beautiful, nostalgic decoration items and gorgeous gift ideas.
Westside Story – Erika Mueller – Steilacoom Success Story
Story by Joseph Boyle Everyday we hear and read stories about young people doing bad things. Don’t you just hunger for a story about a young person who does good things? I do. Well I have just such a story.
1853 kick-off to week of special events
By Jaynie Jones An historical lecture about a young girl who arrived in Steilacoom in 1853 was presented for the residents of Bridgeport Place as the kick-off event for National Assisted Living Week. Sunday afternoon Nancy Covert (above), a freelance writer, author, and journalist who has immersed herself in Steilacoom’s history for more than 20 […]
Solemnity exemplified in Flag Retirement Ceremony
Such a large part of our local community is comprised of military families and retirees. However, even for those who may have never served in the armed forces, there is a reverence for the American flag. There is an established protocol for the proper destruction, i.e. ‘retirement’ of tattered old flags. They should never be […]