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Washington's Oldest Incorporated Town - 1854

Founded by Lafayette Balch, a Maine sea captain, Steilacoom began as a bustling frontier seaport on Puget Sound. It was the seat of Pierce County and a leading candidate for the site of the territorial capitol. This past has been preserved in the village of today.

Established as a National Historic District in 1974, Steilacoom has 32 buildings and sites listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.



Steilacoom Features
  • Nathaniel Orr Home & Pioneer Orchard
    Built in 1854-1857, contains original furnishings and artifacts. OPEN Friday to Sunday, 1 - 4 p.m.

  • The Wagon Shop
    The original "wagon and blacksmith" shop located next to the Nathaniel Orr home.

  • Bair Drug & Hardware Store - 1895
    Includes early-day post office, hardware, patent medicines, 1906 soda fountain. Lunches, ice cream, breakfast on weekends. Open year round: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. daily. 253 588-9668.

2013 Events
  • April, Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, museum open.
  • April 14, Sunday, 2:00 pm, lecture by Dick Blumenthal, author of Maritime Place Names - Inland Washington Waters.
  • May, Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, museum open.
  • May 25, Saturday, Kids Club at the Museum, (time and dates to follow).
  • June, Wednesdays, Museum opened 2-5 pm during Farmers Market.
  • June, Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Museum open.
  • June 9th, Saturday, Historic Home Tour (tentative, more information to come).
  • June 29th, Saturday, Kids Club at the Museum, (time and dates to follow).
  • July, Wednesdays, Museum open 2-5 pm during Farmers Market.
  • July, Saturdays and Sundays,1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Museum open.
  • July 4, Thursday, Independence Day, SHMA Ice Cream Social at the Museum.
  • July 27, Kids Club at the Museum, (time and dates to follow).
  • July 28, Sunday, at Sunnyside Beach, Salmon Bake.
  • August, Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Museum open.
  • August 31, Saturday, Kids Club at the Museum, (time and dates to follow).
  • September, Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Museum open.
  • September 28, Saturday, Kids Club at the Museum, (time and dates to follow).
  • October, September, Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Museum open.
  • October 6, Sunday, Apple Squeeze.
  • November, Museum closed for the season.
  • December, Museum Christmas Store opens (time and dates to follow).
  • December 6, Friday, Magical Night at the Wagon Shop.
  • December 7, Saturday, Annual Membership Dinner (Members Only, invitations mailed to all members).


Annual Events
  • Ice Cream Social located on the Museum patio on Rainier Street.
    During the Town-Wide 4th of July Celebration, Noon - 4 p.m.

  • Salmon Bake on the shores of Puget Sound at Sunnyside Beach.
    Last Sunday in July, Noon - 4 p.m.

  • Colonel Don's World Famous Secret Salmon Sauce  -  Click Here

  • Apple Squeeze
    Festival of the apple with 20 presses for cider squeezing; apple products for sale.
    1st Sunday in October, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

  • Christmas At the Orr Home
    253 584-4133 for more information

Steilacoom Historical Museum Association
P.O. Box 88016
Steilacoom, WA 98388-0016
Telephone: 253 584-4133




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