Do all roads lead to Tumwater? Learn about Tumwater’s “Historic Trails and Roads” at a free Schmidt House History Talk with Dave Nicandri Thursday, November 6, 2025 at noon. Nicandri, the former state historical society director, will describe the original Cowlitz Trail that took the Simmons-Bush party to the Deschutes River falls and environs, followed by a recapitulation of the 20th century automobile-centric roadways that enabled travel to and through Tumwater.