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History
of Olympia
The local history of Olympia, Washington
includes short-term habitation by Native Americans, chartering by a famous
English explorer, settlement of the town in the 1740s, the controversial siting
of a state college in the 1960s and the ongoing development of arts and culture
from a variety of influences.
Olympia
is situated at the extreme southern tip of Puget Sound on Budd Inlet. The site
of Olympia was home to Lushootseed-speaking peoples for thousands of years. The
abundant shellfish in the tideflats and the many salmon-spawning streams entering
Puget Sound at this point made it a productive food-gathering area. Many tribes
shared access to these resources, including Squaxin, Nisqually, Puyallup,
Chehalis, Suquamish, and Duwamish. According to early settlers' accounts,
natives called the present site of Olympia "Schict Woot", meaning
"place of the bear."
The main features of interest in Olympia, the state capital, situated on Puget
Sound, are the State Capitol and the State Museum. The town also has a number
of attractive parks.
Tourist
Attractions in Olympia
Bigelow House Museum
Hands on Children's Museum
Arts Walk, Olympia
Olympia is a city with rich cultural
heritage and you can get the glimpse of its rich culture by witnessing one of
the popular attractions, the arts walk. The arts walk event takes place twice
every year in the city of Olympia. You will get to see numerous art exhibits
made by some of the most talented artists in the city. This incredible art
event showcases the fabulous artworks of various professional artists as well
as of numerous amateurs.
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