Living history can bring the past to life vividly in a myriad of ways – such as demonstrating crafts from a bygone era, playing an old tune, donning period clothing and portraying an historical person. For nearly 30 years, Karen Haas has relished being a living history performer. She is a veteran of South Sound’s […]
Affordable holiday event for families on Dec. 9: Christmas at Fort Steilacoom in Lakewood
Join us at Fort Steilacoom Museum in Lakewood from 4:30 to 7:40 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, as living historians re-enact the Christmas of 1859 as the holiday season might have been celebrated in these buildings 165 years ago. Re-enactors will gather in candlelight to talk, sing, dance and dine as our predecessors did […]
Learn the rich history of the Fort Steilacoom Park area through two free online events in October
Enjoy two opportunities to learn online in October about the statewide significance of Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood. Both free educational events are presented by the Historic Fort Steilacoom Association (HFSA), an all-volunteer group that preserves the first U.S. Army post in Puget Sound. 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15: Join the HFSA for its online […]