Steilacoom People and the Land
Fort Steilacoom Closed Through October
Historic Fort Steilacoom will continue to remain closed for the month of October, due to COVID-19 concerns. This means that the museum will not be open to the public.
We hope that everyone will stay safe and healthy. We look forward to a time when we can all return safely to regular operating hours. Thank you for your continued support.
Fort Steilacoom Closed Through July
FORT STEILACOOM- CLOSED THROUGH MAY
Historic Fort Steilacoom will continue to remain closed for the month of May, due to COVID-19 concerns. This means that the museum will not be open to the public on the first Sunday of May and the Memorial Day weekend event has also been cancelled.
We hope that everyone will stay safe and healthy. We look forward to a time when we can all return safely to regular operating hours. Thank you for your continued support.
Fort Steilacoom- Closed Through April
After much discussion, the Historic Fort Steilacoom Association has made the difficult decision to close for the month of April, in light of the developing situation over COVID-19. This means that the museum will not be open to the public on the first Sunday of April and the Smithsonian Museum Day & Annual Book Sale event has also been cancelled.
We hope that everyone will stay safe and healthy. We look forward to a time when we can all return safely to regular operating hours. Thank you for your continued support.
Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day & Annual Used Book Sale- CANCELLED
UNFORTUNATELY, DUE TO CONCERNS OVER COVID-19 THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE BUT WE HOPE THAT EVERYONE WILL STAY SAFE & HEALTHY.
Lakewood, WA – On Saturday, April 4, watch the museum come to life as living historians participate in a national event, coordinated by the Smithsonian Magazine. Volunteers live and work as soldiers, officers, wives, children and friends of the garrison.
Complimentary admission to Lakewood residents and those with Museum Day passes. To get your own pass, visit https://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/museum-day-2020/ for more details. Quarters 1, 2, 3, and 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Additionally, the book sale will begin at 10 a.m. and continue until 4 p.m. and be held in Quarters 2. See updated displays and get bargains on a wide variety of books. Complimentary admission, but donations are appreciated. Download the full News Release.
Notable Pioneer Winters
Lakewood, WA – On Sunday, January 19, Historian and author Dennis Larsen will speak on winter storms affecting life at the fort in 1846, 1852, 1861, 1880 with a brief mention of weather events of 1950, 1962 and 2012. Quarters 2 at 2 p.m. Complimentary admission to lecture, donations are accepted, and guided tours available for the standard fee. DOWNLOAD THE ENTIRE RELEASE.
Christmas at Fort Steilacoom 1859
Lakewood, WA – On December 14, Celebrate the Christmas season as living historians in period clothing present a period candle light Christmas. The gift shop will be open for holiday shopping. Tickets to the event will be available for purchase in the Interpretive Center/Quarters 4. The event runs from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Visit https://historicfortsteilacoom.org/ for more details. DOWNLOAD RELEASE
Shop Amazon Smile – Support Fort Steilacoom
Did you know that when you shop for the holidays at smile.amazon.com/ch/91-1240261, AmazonSmile donates to Historic Fort Steilacoom? We appreciate your support and hope you will keep Historic Fort Steilacoom in mind this holiday season. Historic Fort Steilacoom is a 501c3 non-profit organization and your donations are tax deductible. Visit historicfortsteilacoom.org for more details.