Candlelight Tour

October 1-2, 2010
7 - 9:30 pm 

(ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE REQUIRED)

Eavesdrop on life in 1859 during Fort Nisqually Living History Museum’s annual Candlelight Tours on the evenings of Friday, October 1 and Saturday, October 2.

With only the stars and campfires and candles to light the evening, you will encounter re-enactors portraying the laborers, servants and gentlemen and ladies of the venerable Hudson’s Bay Company as they bid farewell to their longtime Chief Factor, Dr. William Tolmie and his family who are moving to Victoria! Traveling through the fort, these people from the past won’t be aware of their 21st century visitors. To them, tour groups are merely spirits from the future.

Advanced ticket purchase is required for these popular tours.

How to purchase tickets:

PHONE:  Call 253-591-5339.  Beginning September 1st, but no earlier, leave your name, phone number, how many tickets you need and for which night and time.  Calls will be returned in the order received.  This year's event is Friday and Saturday, October 1st and 2nd. Tour times are every 15 minutes from 7:00 to 9:30 both nights.  Your walking tour of the Fort lasts approximately one hour. 

IN PERSON:  You may purchase tickets during open hours.  The Fort is open 11 am to 4 pm Wednesday through Sunday.

Tickets are not available online.

Ticket prices are:  $10/adults; $7/children

View slidewhow from previous Candlelight Tours

Located in Tacoma's Point Defiance Park, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum is a restoration of the Hudson's Bay Company outpost on the Puget Sound where visitors can travel back in time and experience life in Washington Territory during the Fur Trade era.

For additional information, please contact Fort Nisqually at (253) 591-5339 or fortnisqually@tacomaparks.com.

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum is a facility of Metro Parks Tacoma.

Last Updated: Dec 21, 2009 11:59 AM