If you enjoy learning about Pacific Northwest history, you’ve probably heard of such landmarks as Fort Worden and Fort Vancouver. But Washington has plenty of other historic parks to explore, including a a Living History Museum operated by Metro Parks Tacoma.

Fort Nisqually was the first European settlement on the Puget Sound.
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It was established in 1833 by The Hudson's Bay Company, a fur trading company.
The original fort was located in what is now DuPont, on the beach and plains above the Nisqually River.
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Today, Fort Nisqually is located inside Point Defiance Park in Tacoma. You'll find several of the original buildings here, plus plenty of artifacts.

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There are quite a few exhibits at the fort, including both permanent and temporary displays.
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Metro Parks Tacoma also hosts events here on occasion, such as candlelight tours.
You can visit the fort daily in the summer, but from October - April, it's open Wednesday through Sunday from 11-4.
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Admission is $8 for adults, with discounts for seniors, military, and family. Children 3 and under are free.
The next time you're in Tacoma, come visit this living piece of history.
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Not only is it interesting to see, but it happens to be surrounded by the beautiful Point Defiance Park.

Have you ever been to Fort Nisqually? It’s definitely one of our must-see historic landmarks here in Washington.

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