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Olympia Senior Center

Speaker Series: Stephanie Coontz

Where:
Olympia Senior Center
When:
November 4, 2026
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Organizer:
Olympia Activities
360.586.6181

Join renowned historian and bestselling author Stephanie Coontz for a fascinating conversation about the past, present and future of marriage, inspired by her newest book, For Better and Worse: The Complicated Past and Challenging Future of Marriage. Drawing on centuries of history, Coontz challenges common assumptions about traditional marriage and explores how this institution has evolved alongside changing social values and relationships. She’ll also discuss what the 2026 midterm elections reveal about the "family value" and tradwife movements. Don’t miss this thought-provoking opportunity to hear from one of the country’s leading experts on marriage and family history! Copies of Ms. Coontz's book will be available for sale at the event.

🚨Please note that this presentation is not during the usual Speaker Series time!

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