Olympia's 150th Birthday

Image of the round seal for City of Olympia celebrating 150th annivsary 1859 to 2009. In the center is a deer and three fir trees surrounded b the words Seal of City of Olympia Washington and the 150th motto of Celebrating our Past and Embracing our Future. Celebrating Our Past, Embracing Our Future

150th Birthday Upcoming Events:

  • 150th Anniversary Book - Book Signing  
    Saturday, November 28 from noon - 2 p.m. at the State Capital Museum. 
    See flyer for     more information .
  • Notice: Many people have requested that Unseemly Olympia: Regrettable Chapters in the History of Washington's Capital City (on November 3) be presented a second time - we are checking into it - check back here soon!
    View our flyer for more information about the first event.
  • Harvest Moon -  NW Native Storeytelling
    Saturday, December 5 at The Olympia Center, 2:00 p.m. More information will be posted soon! 
  • View the entire Calendar of 150th Birthday events.

  • View Mayor Doug Mah's Letter inviting everyone to participate in the 150th events.

Videos and Photos

Photos from City Birthday Events.

Photos of Olympia in the 1950s and 1960s (courtesy of Eldon Marshall):

Tips for Becoming More Sustainable

Print this poster, listing 150 ways you can be more sustainable. Brought to you by the City of Olympia Utility Advisory Committee and Staff.

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