# Event Details

- **Event Name**: January 8 History Talk:   The Friendly People: The Story of the Griffin/Steamboat Area, from Early N
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 08 Jan, 2026 at 11:30 am
- **Event Description**: On Thursday, January 8, local historian and author Steve Lundin will talk about his book titled The Friendly People: the Story of the Griffin/Steamboat Area, From Early Native Peoples to Modern Times. Steve has thoroughly researched the history of the area, going back to early Lushootseed people (who became the Squaxin Island Tribe) through settlement by Euro-Americans to stories about local schools, industry, and organizations. 

Where: Schmidt House, 330 Schmidt Place SW, Tumwater
When: Noon, Thursday, January 8, 2026
Cost: Free! Donations are gratefully accepted.
Doors open at 11:30.

For more information, contact Karen Johnson at 360-890-2299 or karen@olytumfoundation.org.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tumwater/january-8-history-talk-the-friendly-people-the-story-of-the-griffin-steamboat-area-from-early-n/200029380222152
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 27

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Tumwater
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 110 Deschutes Way SW, Tumwater, WA, United States, Washington 98501
- **lat**: 47.01536
- **long**: -122.90534
- **full address**: 110 Deschutes Way SW, Tumwater, WA, United States, Washington 98501

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is January 8 History Talk:   The Friendly People: The Story of the Griffin/Steamboat Area, from Early N being held?
  - **A:** January 8 History Talk:   The Friendly People: The Story of the Griffin/Steamboat Area, from Early N takes place on Thu, 08 Jan, 2026 at 11:30 am to Thu, 08 Jan, 2026 at 11:30 am at 110 Deschutes Way SW, Tumwater, WA, United States, Washington 98501.
- **Q**: Who is organizing January 8 History Talk:   The Friendly People: The Story of the Griffin/Steamboat Area, from Early N?
  - **A:** January 8 History Talk:   The Friendly People: The Story of the Griffin/Steamboat Area, from Early N is organized by Olympia Tumwater Foundation.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** January 8 History Talk:   The Friendly People: The Story of the Griffin/Steamboat Area, from Early N is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tumwater, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If January 8 History Talk:   The Friendly People: The Story of the Griffin/Steamboat Area, from Early N sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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