The history of the Black community in the county at the turn of the century is poorly recorded. One noted person from this time was William Williams. After a long adventurous life, he spent his final years as a shoe shiner in Olympia.
Captain Little, a toy store in downtown Olympia, has long been a popular spot for things that bring such joy. Captain Little’s focus is on offering creative play opportunities, community togetherness and heartfelt customer service in a shop that also offers near endless discoveries for multiple generations.