NEWS RELEASES

Greater Tacoma Community Foundation Donation Underwrites One-woman Show, "Thea Foss Saga"

TACOMA, WA (October 13, 2008): Tacoma Historical Society has received a grant in support of their December program - So Many Things to Do Yet: the Saga of Thea Foss. The event will take place Monday, December 8, 2008, at Broadway Center’s Theatre on the Square (911 Broadway). The show starts at 7 pm; doors open at 6:30 pm.

Interpreted by local living historian Karen Haas, this presentation of Thea Foss’ life and times, will be presented in a one-woman on-stage format.

“Support from Greater Tacoma Community Foundation,” stated Board President Jim Hoard, “allows the Society to present this engaging show in a venue that is best-suited for the event and at an affordable cost to the general public.” Tickets, at a cost of $5.00, will be available through Tacoma Historical Society, at the Exhibit Center & Gift Shop at 747 Broadway. (253-472-3738) Or email info@tacomahistory.org

Tacoma Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation, promotion and presentation of the history of the City of Tacoma and its people. The grant funding will allow the Society to further fulfill this mission by donating a block of 50 tickets to Tacoma Public Schools for distribution to Junior- and Senior-High School students through the Social Studies Curriculum Department.

Tacoma Historical Society operates the Exhibit Center & Gift Shop at 747 Broadway. The Society also presents monthly public programs, the Annual “Destiny” Dinner & Auction (coming up this Sunday, October 12) and the annual Historic Homes of Tacoma Tour the first weekend in May.  For additional information call 253-472-3738 or visit www.tacomahistory.org

New exhibit about “Shore Leave” now open to the public

TACOMA, WA (October 7, 2008): Tacoma Historical Society is pleased to announce the opening of our new exhibit, “Shore Leave: Above the Tall Ships”.

Curated by Tacoma historian Tom Stenger, this exhibit examines the ways in which Tacoma welcomed sailors to town  during two eras – early in the 20^th century and during the 1930’s & 40’s. What did they see while they were in port? How did they spend their money? Where did they eat? What kind of entertainment and services did Tacoma provide? The exhibit features a collection of early 20^th century landscapes, historic postcard images and a variety of artifacts.

“This is an attractive and engaging exhibit,” stated Board Member Scott Larsen. “We are glad to have this opportunity to share some of Tom Stenger’s extensive collection of Tacoma memorabilia,” Society Director Mary Bowlby remarked.

Tacoma Historical Society’s Exhibit Center & Gift Shop, located at 747 Broadway in downtown Tacoma, is open Wednesday through Saturday, noon. to 5 p.m. Exhibits are rotated in throughout the year. “Shore Leave” will be at the Exhibit Center & Gift Shop until mid-January 2009.

In addition to operating the Exhibit Center, the Society presents monthly public programs, the Annual “Destiny” Dinner & Auction , which took place onSunday, October 12, 2008, and the annual Historic Homes of Tacoma Tour the first weekend in May.  For additional information call 253-472-3738.

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