Nancy Evans: She did it all

This afternoon the Governor’s Mansion was packed with all sorts of guests – including its former lady of the house. Nancy Evans, the youngest Washington first lady in state history and advocate for saving the mansion from demolition, was the guest of honor at today’s reception celebrating the launch of her oral history as part of the Office of Secretary of State’s Legacy Project.

Image
nancy1
 The oral history explains how the first lady saved a landmark, served as her governor-husband's not-so-secret-weapon, and won the hearts of many.
Image
nancy2
 You can read Nancy Evans’ oral history at the Legacy Project site for free. The Legacy Project is a fiscally responsible program of the Heritage Center.
(html)

Secretary of State
Steve Hobbs

Image
Image of Secretary of State Steve Hobbs

Connect with Us

Search Our Corner

OSOS Websites

About this Blog

The Washington Office of the Secretary of State’s blog provides from-the-source information about important state news and public services.

This space acts as a bridge between the public and Secretary Steve Hobbs and his staff, and we invite you to contribute often to the conversation here.

Comments Disclaimer

The comments and opinions expressed by users of this blog are theirs alone and do not reflect the opinions of the Secretary of State’s Office or its employees. The agency screens all comments in accordance with the Secretary of State’s blog use policy, and only those that comply with that policy will be approved and posted. Outside comments will not be edited by the agency.