Submitted by City of Lacey
The City of Lacey invites the community to a free, historic walking tour of the oldest neighborhood in Lacey at 10 a.m., Saturday, August 4, 2018. The tour begins and ends at the Lacey Museum, 829 Lacey Street SE. Participants can visit the Lacey Museum following the walking tour.
Erin Quinn Valcho, Lacey Museum Curator; Marisa Merkel, Lacey Museum Assistant-Educator; and Shanna Stevenson, Local Historian, will lead concurrent tours highlighting the fascinating religious roots of our community. The tour will take participants through the historic neighborhood where these people lived (or still do). The walk will feature several historic properties and includes stops along Lacey and Bowker Streets.
Individuals, families, and groups are welcome to join the tour, however it is recommended for ages 14 to adult. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Walkers are advised to have appropriate gear for the weather and walking shoes. Bottled water will be provided.
This is the fourth historic walking tour offered by the City with partial funding provided by the Thurston County Heritage Grant program.
For more information, call the Lacey Parks and Recreation Department at 360-491-0857.
