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.
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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.
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
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Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day & Annual Used Book Sale- CANCELLED
/in News/by fortsteilacoomUNFORTUNATELY, 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
/in News/by fortsteilacoomLakewood, 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
/in News/by fortsteilacoomLakewood, 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