October 2 & 3, 2026 | 6-10 pm at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
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Campfires and candlelight provide illumination for this outdoor evening walking tour of Fort Nisqually Living History Museum.
Guests eavesdrop as more than a hundred Fort Nisqually Historical interpreters bring to life the men, women, and children of the Hudson’s Bay Company in the year 1857. Be entertained by songs, dances, and games. During the tours, these people from the past won’t be aware of their 21st century visitors.
Know before you go: please read the important information below before leaving for your Candelight Tour reservation.
Important Information
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Event Details
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- Advance ticket purchase is required for this popular event.
- The actual walking tour takes about an hour.
- Event takes place rain or shine.
- Dress for the weather, but no umbrellas.
- No flashlights, photography, or strollers.
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Accessibility
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This is an evening event in a historic facility, for questions about accessibility requirements, call (253) 404-3970.
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Tour Groups
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Tour groups: please call the Fort at (253) 404-3970 for assistance.
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Bus Ride from Point Defiance Zoo Parking Lot
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Your Tour includes a short Bus Ride from Point Defiance Zoo Parking Lot to Fort Nisqually. Please arrive at the Point Defiance Zoo parking lot 15 minutes before your scheduled time. The time on the ticket is the time your bus leaves to go up to the Fort.
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Will Call Tickets
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Will Call tickets will be available at the Zoo parking lot.
