Olympia historian Deborah Ross takes a look at romantic relationships in early Thurston County from 1870-1900. She explores the institution of marriage, intimacy, and the importance of family that, in some ways, is very similar to attitudes of today.  

Deborah Ross is a historian who writes about Thurston County history and heritage. She has served on the Olympia Historical Commission, the Olympia Historical Society board, and writes a weekly column for the Olympian newspaper called "Looking Back." Deborah is the author of two historical fiction novels based on Thurston County families, Tales from Scheider's Creek and Konrad and Albertina. She and her husband live in Lacey. 

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These events are open to everyone interested in Pacific Northwest history, and beyond! Often co-sponsored by local or state historical and civic organizations, we bring you experts, scholars, first-person experiencers, historians and documentaries expounding on topics from indigenous history to the birth of Portland, early explorers to hop growing, and on and on! It's like being back in the classroom - except this time you get to settle into comfortable seats and enjoy a drink or two with dinner while you listen and learn.

This event is eligible for a History Pub Stamp