A Hudson's Bay Company outpost built in 1833; Fort Nisqually was the first European settlement on Puget Sound.
Fort Nisqually is now a living history museum where volunteers and staff, in period clothing, demonstrate the crafts of the 19th century and engage visitors in historic dialogue during the Living History Days and other events throughout the year.
It is part of the Metropolitan Park District's Point Defiance Park.
HOURS:
January 1 to March 31 Wednesday - Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
April 1 to May 22 Wednesday - Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
May 23 to September 3 Daily 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
September 4 to December 31 Wednesday - Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
