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To mark the 250th anniversary of the USA we are hosting a walking tour of Steilacoom, the town of firsts. In Washington territory this quaint waterfront town hosted the first:
- The first incorporated community in Washington Territory
- The first school in Pierce County
- The first Protestant church building
- The first jail house
- The first library
- The first newspaper, and so much more!
As the first incorporated town in the Washington Territory, Steilacoom offers a wealth of local history and lore within a short walking distance. We will explore the town together and see one of the oldest homes, the first Catholic church in the region, and hear the incredible tales that set the tone for the rest of Washington to develop.
Come explore the first town in the region and hear about the people who forged this area.
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local history,steilacoom, washington,walking tour,a walking tour of steilacoom,first incorporated town,quaint waterfront town,oldest homes
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History & Museums,Travel
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