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Living History and Reenacting Swap Meet
/in News/by fortsteilacoomLakewood, WA – On November 16, Historic Fort Steilacoom Association will host a Living History and Reenacting Swap Meet. The event will feature original and reproduction items, spanning the distance from the American Revolutionary War through the present-day Gulf Wars. The Swap Meet will run from 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. Guests will receive complimentary admission to both the Swap Meet and Interpretive Center. Guided tours will not be available during the swap meet. Visit https://historicfortsteilacoom.org/ for more details. DOWNLOAD THE NEWS RELEASE.
U.S. Army Barracks: Housing the Frontier Army
/in News/by fortsteilacoomLakewood, WA – On October 20, Gideon Pete will describe how the federal government created permanent Army posts in the west, replacing temporary camps. The Historic Fort Steilacoom Association will precede the program with a brief membership Annual Meeting and election of officers in Quarters 2 at 2:00 p.m. Complimentary admission to lecture and interpretive center, as well as, refreshments available. Guided tours available for the standard fee, visit https://historicfortsteilacoom.org/ for more details. DOWNLOAD THE NEWS RELEASE.
Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day
/in News/by fortsteilacoomLakewood, WA – On September 21, 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-2019/ for more details. This event will take place in Quarters 1, 2, 3, and 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. DOWNLOAD THE NEWS RELEASE