FORT NISQUALLY FOUNDATION

TACOMA, WA

Fort Nisqually Foundation is a non-profit organization that is located in Tacoma, Washington. The foundation was established in 1957 and is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Fort Nisqually, which was the first European settlement on Puget Sound. The fort was built in 1833 by the Hudson's Bay Company and served as a trading post and a center for the fur trade.

Fort Nisqually Foundation operates a living history museum that offers visitors a glimpse into the daily life of the early settlers and the Native American tribes that lived in the area. The museum features a reconstructed fort, a blacksmith shop, a carpenter's shop, a fur warehouse, and a variety of exhibits that showcase the history of the region.

The foundation also offers a range of educational programs and events throughout the year, including school tours, summer camps, and workshops. Additionally, they maintain a research library and archives that contain a wealth of historical information about the fort and the surrounding area.

Fort Nisqually Foundation is supported by a dedicated team of volunteers, staff, and donors who are committed to preserving the rich history of the region. Their efforts have helped to make Fort Nisqually a popular destination for tourists and local residents alike, and they continue to work towards ensuring that this important piece of history is preserved for future generations.

FORT NISQUALLY FOUNDATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in TACOMA WA. US MID #8405300492

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 FOUNDATION
5400 NO PEARL STREET BOX 11
TACOMA
WA
98407-3224

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