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Olmsted Legacy at the Washington State Capitol Campus

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Don't miss this opportunity to tour the Washington State Capitol Campus on August 17! This free event explores the legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of landscape architecture in the United States.

Writer, historian, and filmmaker Laurence Cotton will dive deep into the remarkable life and work of Olmsted. Historian Jennifer Ott will also present, focusing on Olmsted's landscapes in the Puget Sound region. The event will conclude with a guided tour of the Capitol Campus led by Washington State’s horticulturalist Brent Chapman.

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