The Women of Olympia Organize for the World's Fair
Local women form a committee to ensure Washington State is properly represented at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.
The women of Olympia have organized a committee to ensure that Washington State is well represented at the upcoming World's Fair in Chicago. The group, led by prominent local figures, is working to collect exhibits and secure funding to showcase the resources and culture of the region on a national stage. They believe it is a patriotic duty to demonstrate the growth and potential of the new state to the rest of the country.
“They believe it is a patriotic duty to demonstrate the growth and potential of the new state to the rest of the country.”
The 1893 World's Columbian Exposition was a massive moment for Washington, which had only achieved statehood in 1889. Today, Olympia continues to grapple with how it represents its identity and resources to the broader state and nation, though the venues have shifted from world fairs to digital platforms and legislative lobbying.
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