About this Event
Welcome to the Historic Tacoma 2026 Annual Meeting!
Join Historic Tacoma at the historic Pythia Temple for our annual meeting, preservation updates, building tours, and a fascinating presentation exploring how public power shaped Tacoma and the Pacific Northwest. From Tacoma Light & Water to the Cushman Project and beyond, featured speaker Chris Staudinger (Founder of Pretty Gritty Tours) will share the people, events, engineering achievements, and civic vision that transformed Tacoma into a public power leader.
Event Schedule
- 6:00 PM: Social and building tour
- 6:30 PM: Historic Tacoma updates
- 6:45 PM: History of Pythian Temple
- 7:00 PM: Featured Presentation: The History of Power in Tacoma
Support Historic Tacoma
Admission is free, but donations are warmly appreciated!
While attending is free to the public, the Annual Meeting involves considerable production costs (venue expenses, insurance, refreshments, and speakers). A suggested donation of $10+ directly supports Historic Tacoma's ongoing preservation and educational programs.
Additional Ways to Donate:
- Online (avoid eventbrite fees): historictacoma.org/support-us
- In Person: Make a donation at the Annual Meeting via cash, check, or digital payment (QR code available at check-in)
- By Mail: Send a check to: Historic Tacoma (PO Box 7664, Tacoma, WA 98417)
Connect & Contact:
- Website: www.historictacoma.org
- Facebook: Historic Tacoma | Tacoma WA | Facebook
- Email: [email protected]
Event venue & nearby stays
Knights of Pythias; Commencement Lodge #7, 926 Broadway, Tacoma, United States
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