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Among the artifacts you’ll find are treasures from the people who lived and worked on the Puget Sound in the mid-1800s.

See the traveling trunk that belonged to Chief Factor William Fraser Tolmie or the bedstead handmade by Hudson Bay Company employee John McLeod. A small pewter spoon handed down as an heirloom, a powderhorn with amateur scrimshaw, and the brightly colored trade beads that were at the heart of the fur trade all have a story to tell.

This project made possible through the support of:

• The Cannon Family Fund and
• Pierce County Historic Preservation Grant Program

The Fort Nisqually Research Library is available for researchers by appointment with the curator.

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These non-circulating materials include transcribed copies of primary source materials related to Fort Nisqually, the Hudson’s Bay Company, and the Puget Sound Agricultural Company in addition to numerous secondary sources covering a broad range of topics related to this history.

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum invites the public to become part of our history by sharing their favorite memories and photos of the fort. These will be added to the museum’s archives. You can upload your stories using the form below and share your photos by emailing [email protected].