Join historian Major (retired) Jefferson Davis for a fascinating look at the early history of Vancouver Barracks, formerly known as Fort Vancouver. Davis will speak online at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, as part of Fort Steilacoom’s 175th anniversary series. Founded in 1849 by the U.S. Army, Vancouver Barracks became a key military post […]
Learn Sunday, Feb. 23, about Oregon history including the role of a Lakewood pioneer
The Historic Fort Steilacoom Association will host an online talk at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, titled Kalapuyans of the Willamette Valley. Oregon State University Asst. Prof. David G. Lewis, PhD, will talk about what was going on with Native Americans and U.S. settlers during the early days of Oregon. A note for Lakewood residents: One […]
An affordable event for families: Experience an 1861 Christmas at Historic Fort Steilacoom on Dec. 14
Step back in time and experience Christmas as it was celebrated in 1861! Join Historic Fort Steilacoom in Lakewood on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, from 4:30 to 8 p.m., as living historians bring the holiday season to life in the same buildings where it was celebrated 163 years ago. Visitors will walk through candlelit scenes […]
Explore Western State Hospital’s History at Historic Fort Steilacoom
Join the Historic Fort Steilacoom Association on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 1 p.m. for a free special event inside one of the original Western State Hospital buildings from 1871. After a brief annual business meeting, historian and hospital safety trainer Alexandria Woodruff will present an engaging talk on Western State Hospital’s history and mental health treatment […]
Send off summer with a day celebrating the Apple
Sunday, October 6 from 10-4:00 will be a beautiful day to visit downtown Steilacoom for apple pressing – come early to get signed up. And for strolling down through the vendors booths with crafts and food items while listening to great to-tapping music by Kristi and Steve Nebel and Dave Harmonson. Enjoy apple pie and ice […]
Steilacoom Town Administrator September 27 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s September 27 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
48th Annual Apple Squeeze, Sunday, October 6 in downtown Steilacoom
Apples are the main event at the Steilacoom Apple Squeeze. And the Squeeze is the place to indulge in various tastes of the apple. The highlight is the press operation area with hand operated presses that will turn raw apples into unfiltered, naturally sweetened cider. Families can participate in the pressing of their own jug […]
Historic Fort Steilacoom Acquires Artifacts of Pioneer Soldier Who Started the Tradition of Military Retirees Building Our Community
The Historic Fort Steilacoom Association (HFSA) is thrilled to announce the acquisition of artifacts belonging to Private Christopher M. Mahon, an Irish-born soldier stationed at Fort Steilacoom in 1849. This remarkable discovery sheds light on the lives of early military personnel and their enduring connection to the Puget Sound region. Mahon, a member of Company […]
Free family fun Sunday, July 7 during living history open house at Fort Steilacoom in Lakewood
Join Us for an Old-Fashioned Independence Day Celebration: Fort Steilacoom’s 2nd Annual Old-Fashioned Independence Day Celebration is happening on Sunday, July 7, from noon to 5 p.m. – and this open house is FREE! Celebrate the 175th anniversary of the arrival of the U.S. Army with an afternoon full of fun, family-friendly activities at one of […]