[cid:6faa28ce-ce55-4872-ac11-bae42cb63a89] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 19, 2021 FOR INFORMATION: Emily Nakada-Alm, Events Coordinator, emilyn@downtownonthego.org | 253-325-7692 Walk Tacoma: The History Behind the Names Walk launching on June 9 Tacoma, WA – Learn more about the most influential names behind some of downtown Tacoma’s well-known (or not as well-known) landmarks. Hear from local experts about famous Tacomans Thea Foss, Charles Wright, Theodore Hosmer and Willie Stewart – who have all shaped the city’s history, and still have an impact in our community today. The 1.6-mile walk will be available on the free GeoTourist app<https://geotourist.com/landing> starting on June 9. The tour begins at Wright Park. The Walk Tacoma series, sponsored by MultiCare<https://www.multicare.org/>, is a five-event walking series. The fun, themed walks, now in their twelfth year, encourage people to enjoy Tacoma on foot by introducing new walking routes and sharing information about the community and its history through the guided tours. Due to COVID-19, the 2021 walks will be available virtually through the GeoTourist app<https://geotourist.com/landing>. For more information on the full Walk Tacoma Series visit www.downtownonthego.org<http://www.downtownonthego.org/> or find us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/downtownonthego/>, Twitter<https://twitter.com/DowntownOntheGo> and Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/downtownonthego/>. ### About Downtown: On the Go! Downtown On the Go (DOTG) is the transportation advocate and resource for anyone whose daily life is downtown Tacoma. DOTG is a collaborative effort of the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, City of Tacoma, Pierce Transit, and downtown businesses. DOTG helps businesses save money, position their business as an active downtown community member, improve their employees’ health and well being, and protect their local and global environment through transportation management. Emily J. Nakada-Alm (she/her) Downtown On the Go 253-325-7692 (cell) Events Coordinator www.downtownonthego.org<http://www.downtownonthego.org/> Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=208628412533048#!/pages/Downtown-On-the-Go/106892572688149> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/#!/DowntownOntheGo> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/downtownonthego/>