Lacey Historical Society

Lacey Historical Society The Lacey Historical Society is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3). We preserve and promote the history of Lacey.

The Lacey Historical Society is a dedicated group of volunteers committed to preserving and promoting the history of the City of Lacey, Washington.

08/29/2026

The descendant tree in Olympia is clearly marked and easy to visit. Dedicated in 1961 outside the Lord Mansion (211 21st Avenue), then the State Capital Museum, the tree honors Charles Tallmadge Conover, a Seattle journalist, writer and historian. He coined the state's "Evergreen State" nickname.
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Meet and hear these authors at the Lacey Historical Society Community Celebration, where there will also be lots of disp...
08/28/2026

Meet and hear these authors at the Lacey Historical Society Community Celebration, where there will also be lots of displays from local historical organizations. Mark your calendar for Sept. 8, 3 p.m.- 7 p.m. at the Lacey Community Center, 6729 Pacific Ave. SE. The authors will be featured in the afternoon, 3-5 p.m. More info at:
https://laceyhistoricalsociety.com/

08/28/2026

Seattle historian Paul Dorpat spent decades helping us see our city in new ways through his beloved “Now & Then” column.

Join us this Sunday, August 30, at MOHAI for a public memorial celebrating Paul’s life and legacy. The evening begins at 6:30 pm, with the program starting promptly at 7 pm. Seating is limited to the first 300 guests. Can’t join us in person? A link is available to watch the livestream starting at 6 pm. https://bit.ly/3SY7h80

We hope you’ll join us in remembering a true Seattle original.

Lots of Programs and Exhibits including a table for Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station Volunteers! Mark your calendar for Sept...
08/27/2026

Lots of Programs and Exhibits including a table for Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station Volunteers! Mark your calendar for Sept. 8 at the Lacey Community Center, 3-7 p.m. Included is a display table featuring the history of our Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Depot from Tenino to Woodland (Lacey) Depot, to "Amshack" (Pictured) to our 33-year old building where Volunteers meet 14 trains/day.. Presented by the Lacey Historical Society.

08/27/2026

In 1927, Joseph I. Peters constructed a house in what is now Lacey from a design by renowned Olympia architect Joseph H. Wohleb (1887 – 1958). Today, the property in the Old Historic Lacey neighborhood is the home of Lacey Mayor Andy Ryder and his wife Becci. Tomorrow, it can be yours. The house i...

Meet Art Dolan at the Lacey Historical Society Community Celebration, where there will also be lots of displays and prog...
08/26/2026

Meet Art Dolan at the Lacey Historical Society Community Celebration, where there will also be lots of displays and programs from local historical organizations. Mark your calendar for Sept. 8, 3 p.m.- 7 p.m. at the Lacey Community Center, 6729 Pacific Ave. SE. Art, the president of the Sons of the American Revolution, George Rogers Clark Chapter, will have a presentation on the history of our flag from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Meet the Daughters of the American Revolution, at the Lacey Historical Society Community Celebration, where there will a...
08/25/2026

Meet the Daughters of the American Revolution, at the Lacey Historical Society Community Celebration, where there will also be lots of displays from local historical organizations. You will also see Shirley Stirling, from Daughters of an American Colonist. Mark your calendar for Sept. 8, 3 p.m.- 7 p.m. at the Lacey Community Center, 6729 Pacific Ave. SE.

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P O Box 3324
Lacey, WA
98509

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