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Fort Nisqually was an important fur trading and farming post of the Hudson's Bay Company in the Puget Sound area, part of the Hudson's Bay Company's Columbia Department. It was located in what is now DuPont, Washington. Today it is a living history museum located in Tacoma, Washington, USA, within the boundaries of Point Defiance Park. The Fort Nisqually Granary, moved along with the Factor's House from the original site of the second fort to this park, is a U.S. National Historic Landmark. Built in 1843, the granary is the oldest building in Washington state and one of the only surviving examples of a Hudson's Bay Company "post on sill" structure. The Factor's House and the granary are the only surviving Hudson's Bay Company buildings in the United States.
So cool! This is a replica of the Hudson Bay Company's original Fort Nisqually in DuPont, and it's a nice one. In the village is a bastion with a view of the other buildings in the village, the... Read more
We really enjoyed our visit to this small, living history museum. While it only took us about an hour to tour all of the buildings and outdoor areas, we were thoroughly engaged the entire time.... Read more
A really amazing experience. Our family came upon the museum at the last minute following lunch on the waterfront and bought tickets online in the parking lot. Wow, what an amazing experience. I... Read more
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
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