Fort Steilacoom’s 2nd annual Old-fashioned Independence Day Celebration and free open house will be noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 7.

Last year, people told us they appreciated a free, family-oriented event. So we’re doing it again, in honor of the 175th anniversary of our founding this year! View our historic U.S. Army post and see four of the oldest buildings still standing in Washington.

You’ll find:

• Re-enactors
• Demonstrations
• Hands-on activities

You can see photos of last year’s fun here.

We’re on the grounds of Western State Hospital. The hospital’s front lawn was a parade ground for U.S. Civil War soldiers. Use the street address, 9601 Steilacoom Blvd SW to find us.