Do you have extra books at home? Help us preserve the legacy of four 165-year-old U.S. Army buildings in Lakewood by donating books for an upcoming fundraiser. All genres of fiction and non-fiction books are welcome, but please make sure they are in good condition (no moldy or torn materials, please!). While we accept VHS, […]
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 […]