Living History Event
Thursday, February 20
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Old St Peter's Church
2910 N Starr St, Tacoma
Join us for a special presentation at Tacoma's Old St Peter's Church.
The church was built in 1873 and is a registered historic landmark. It holds the distinction as the oldest existing building constructed in Tacoma.
Tickets are available for $5 per person with proceeds benefiting Job Carr Cabin Museum. Space is limited.
Karen Haas
Bringing history and stories to life
Karen Haas enjoys both telling in modern times and bringing the past to life with living history presentations. Her effervescent style engages emotions, from the sublime to the ridiculous, in audiences both young and old.A former Teacher and Museum Curator of Education, Karen is one of the founders and organizers of the annual Tacoma Living History Cemetery Tour. She can often be found bringing the past to life at Northwest historic sites such as Job Carr Cabin Museum, Champoeg State Heritage Area, Fort Nisqually, and San Juan Islands National Historic Park. Her living history presentations have been featured at National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, Fort Clatsop, and the Whitman Mission National Historic Site. She feels especially rewarded telling the tales of those whose voices are usually silent in history -- women.She firmly believes that our stories tell who we are, where we've come from, and where we're going.Drop by the Cabin for fun arts and crafts activities designed for children ages 3-9 and their families.
2020 dates to be announced in January.
Details available on our Facebook events page.
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Schedule a guided group tour of Old Town Tacoma.
We invite your civic organization, senior club, or tourism group to explore Tacoma history with our friendly guides. We’ll visit Old Town Tacoma’s historic sites and share tales about the people who lived here as the city was just starting. We can explore the neighborhood on foot or aboard your group tour bus.
We offer several variations including Tacoma firsts, Tacoma women, Old Town's historic homes, or Migration and immigration.
To schedule a visit for your group of 8+, contact us by email or at 253-627-5405.
Find out more about our school tours for students.
Explore the history of the Old Town Tacoma neighborhood with our summer guided walking tours. Our 2019 history walk series featured four unique themes and routes
(June - September)
#WalkTacomaHistory
- There is one guided tour each month, June-Sept
- Walks take place, rain or shine.
- Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.
- Tours last approximately 1 hour
- Tours begin at Job Carr Cabin Museum unless otherwise noted.
Thank you to our 2019 Sponsor:
- Storytime
Stories, games and crafts for kids ages 3-9 and their families
Gingerbread Storytime
Friday, December 6 at 11am
Who can resist the smell of gingerbread? Join us on 12/6 for gingerbread stories and activities designed for children ages 3+ and their families.
Summer Storytime at the Cabin
Fridays, 11am-12noon
June 28 - August 30, 2019
Thank you for joining our amazing guest storytellers for fun stories, games and crafts
designed for kids ages 3-9 and their families.
Pioneer Storytime at Tacoma Public Libraries
We returned to visit all 8 branches of the Tacoma Public Library in Summer 2019
for a special pioneer storytime.
Want to know more about Summer Storytime?
Read this 6/29/16 review by ExperienceTacoma.com
Thank You to our 2019 Sponsor:
Our annual "Eureka!" Breakfast at Cheney Stadium Summit Club featured keynote speaker Dorothy Wilhelm!
Signature Sponsor:Edward Jones Agents -
Micky DuMont
Derek O'Sullivan
Eugene Brown and
Brent Wojtanowicz
Micky DuMont
Eugene Brown
Derek O'Sullivan and
Brent Wojtanowicz
Signature Sponsor
2019 Eureka! Breakfast Sponsors
Thank you for joining us to celebrate the season on Saturday, December 14, 2019
10am - 1pm
We look forward to hosting this community event again in December 2020!
* Santa Photos * Cookies and Cocoa
* Local Choirs * Children's Crafts
Refreshments available while supplies last
Food Connection
Please bring a donation of non-perishable foods to fill our collection box for Food Connection.
Recommended items include: baby food and infant formula, as well as canned proteins, soups, fruits and vegetables.
The St. Leo Food Connection has been a consistent source of nutritious food and caring for people in need throughout Pierce County since it began in Tacoma's Hilltop neighborhood in 1982.
Digital Photos with Santa
Provided by Lena Porter at Salt and Ink Photo.
Available for free download with email address.
Our cozy cabin fireplace is the perfect setting for your keepsake Santa picture! Bring the whole family and make a memory.
Holiday Choirs
Our 2019 event included four local choral groups.Thanks for joining us for these special performances in Old Town Park.- Kitsap Carolers Dickens Choir
- Roar Children's Choir
- Truman Middle School Choir
- Sherman Elementary School / Tiger Tunes
Volunteers needed! Contact our Program Manager for more information
Learn more about the Santa Visits Old Town event
in this 2018 segment from City Line on TV Tacoma.
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