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Old-fashioned Independence Day Celebration
June 29 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Fort Steilacoom’s 3rd Annual Old-Fashioned Independence Day Celebration is happening on Sunday, June 29, from noon to 4 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 around four of the oldest buildings still standing together in Washington State.
You’ll find an afternoon packed with engaging activities for all ages:
- Living History: Interact with reenactors who bring history to life!
- Exciting Demonstrations: Witness demonstrations of historic dancing, cooking, tinsmithing, and even a ship’s boat from the 1850s.
- Hands-On Fun: Participate in children’s games and even try your hand at croquet.
Where: Historic Fort Steilacoom museum, 9601 Steilacoom Blvd, Lakewood. Find us on the grounds of Western State Hospital, where the front lawn served as a parade ground for U.S. Civil War soldiers.
Learn more about the fort’s history at http://historicfortsteilacoom.org.
