Mission Statement

To be a voice for the early citizens of Lacey, and to be their stewards protecting the historical heritage they have given us. To promote interest in the history of Lacey and to assist in the cataloging, preservation and education of Lacey history.

Waiting for Taft

The Depot - Waiting for Taft from 1909

Washington State Historical Society, Tacoma (Wash) C1968.5.1 - used with permission

Our members are people who live or once lived in the Lacey area and who care about preserving photos, artifacts, material and stories about people and places such as homes, schools, businesses and buildings from the past and the present. Today’s people, stories and structures are tomorrow’s history.  

As a member, you will be eligible to vote for your preferred nominees for positions on the Board of Trustees, and other matters affecting the future of the Society.  You will be able to case your ballot either electronically or in person at the legally required Annual Meeting, held each Fall, and at occasional Special Membership Meetings, which may be called with at least ten days notice.

 

Fun Facts About Lacey

 

City of Lacey

Lacey was founded in 1852 by Isaac Wood and officially incorporated on December 5, 1966.

Dr. William Ehlers

Doc Ehlers

Dr. William Ehlers answered an ad calling for a resident doctor for the community of Lacey. He came with his family to· serve this new community and since 1953 has played an integral role in the growth and development of Lacey.

Dr. Ehler's 1978 flyer

Turners Cash Market Turners Cash Market

Tacoma Public Library, Collection 2001-005
A.G. Homann, General Contractor

Thurston County Government, Assessor, Real Property Assessment Cards and Photographs, 1936-1997, Washington State Archives, Olympia, WA

Lacey School

Fall 2023 Newsletter
Union Lumber Company

Photo Credit unknown
Lacey City Hall

Lacey Museum - Collection Number 1983-005 Police/Fire Scrap book
Lacey Public School

Gallagher Collection number 1990-001

 

HONORABLE MENTIONS

Margaret Delancey (Lanny) Weaver

LHS pass a two-page resolution honoring Past President Lanny Weaver for “Immeasurable Contributions,” and to award her a Life Membership in the Lacey Historical Society. The motion passed without opposition.

 

Recognizing Margaret Delancy (Lanny) Weaver

EVENTS

Ken Balsley Memorial Bench Dedication Invitation

Ken Balsley Memorial Bench Dedication

Please join us for a memorial bench dedication to honor Ken Balsley for more than 50 years of service to the Lacey community. MAY  30 , 2024 | 2 : 0 0 P M LACEY CIVIC PLAZA 521 Sleater Kinney

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October 2023 Membership Meeting

Next meeting of the Membership of the Lacey Historical Society:   Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.  Lacey Community Center, 6729 Pacific Ave.

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Annual Meeting

Annual Meeting

  Election for Board of Trustees   NOMINEES FOR ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES   Trustee-nominee Larry Ganders came to Lacey in 1986 as the Western Washington Bureau chief for the Tri-City Herald and McClatchy Newspapers based at the

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