- Leigh Rush Olson, Joy Bringer and Founder of Old Port Historic Tours

Although born and raised in Maine, Leigh Rush Olson, founder of Old Port Historic Tours, began leading walking tours in New York City’s historic financial district in 1997 while earning her BA in History at Brooklyn College. Leigh is still going strong leading tours in Portland, Maine since 2008! 

For fun, Leigh loves to spend time in the great outdoors with her husband Jeff, is dedicated to daily fitness training, enjoys the study of history, and adores long walks with her very enthusiastic Border Collie, Boaz! 

In volunteerism, Leigh was twice elected Historian for her local chapter of the Daughter's of the American Revolution and served two appointed terms as the DAR Maine State American History Chairwoman. Leigh's DAR patriot ancestors are Jacob Rush - Revolutionary War Veteran, and Dr. Benjamin Rush, Signer of the Declaration of Independence. 

Moreover, Leigh actively contributes to community service as the founder and administrator of the West Kennebunk Neighborhood Watch since 2009. You're in great hands!