FORT NISQUALLY HISTORIC SITE

TACOMA, WA

Founded in 1833, Fort Nisqually Historic Site is a living history museum located in Tacoma, Washington. The fort, a Hudson’s Bay Company fur trading post, is one of the oldest European settlements in the Puget Sound region, and it played a pivotal role in the early development of the area. Visitors can explore the fort’s grounds, which include a reconstructed Great Hall, a kitchen, a trade room, and many other original structures. The fort also features a variety of interactive activities, such as blacksmithing demonstrations, weaving and spinning classes, and candle making workshops.

The fort also has a large collection of artifacts, including tools, clothing, furniture, and more, that tell the story of the Hudson’s Bay Company’s presence in the area. Additionally, Fort Nisqually Historic Site has a variety of special events, such as period-specific festivals, educational programs, and craft demonstrations.

Fort Nisqually Historic Site serves to educate the public about the importance of the Hudson’s Bay Company in the history of the Pacific Northwest and about the unique culture that developed around the fort. It is a great place to visit for anyone interested in learning about the region’s history and culture.

FORT NISQUALLY HISTORIC SITE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in TACOMA WA. US MID #8405300100

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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FORT NISQUALLY HISTORIC SITE
5400 NORTH PEARL STREET, #11
TACOMA
WA
98407

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