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Originally a Hudson's Bay Company outpost, 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 throughout the year. Special Events are held monthly April - December.

Exhibits

"Pieces of Fort Nisqually: Artifacts of the Hudson's Bay Company
August 13- November 27, 2011
See some of the everyday objects at Fort Nisqually – hinges, pulleys, utensils, small tools and more. These artifacts provide a window to the fascinating past of Fort Nisqually and the people who lived there.

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