Tacoma history events

LET’S RIDE! Motorcycling the Northwest

A century of motorcycling as people in the Northwest have experienced it—emblems of freedom; commercial and police vehicles; racers and touring bikes; chopped, personalized, and celebrity-owned mac...

Family Camp: Gold Rush Stampede!

There’s gold in them hills! Thousands of people went hunting for gold in Alaska but Seattle was their first stop. Hunt for hidden treasure and the real story behind the Klondike Gold Rush...

Living History Cemetery Tour

Experience Tacoma's history come to life in a unique, fascinating way at 5th Annual Living History Cemetery Tour...

Vintage Motorcycle Festival

The Vintage Motorcycle Festival at LeMay - America's Car museum will feature motorcycles from famous makers including BMW, Ducati, Triumph, Norton, Harley-Davidson, Indian and many European marques...

Crafts of the Past

From blacksmiths to banjo makers, each weekend a different artisan will be “in-residence” at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum with displays and demonstrations of 19th century arts and crafts...

First Friday Gallery Talk: "Cooper"

Join curators Gwen Perkins and Fred Poyner for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Cooper exhibit...

Family Fun Night

Enjoy an evening of 19th Century fun at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum's "Family Fun Night...

Historic Fort Steilacoom presents: Christmas at the Fort!

Reenactors will present a period candle-light Christmas in the four remaining officers’ quarters...

Historic Fort Steilacoom presents: You Are There!

A moderator from the present will interview historical persons of Fort Steilacoom’s past. The program will begin at 2 p.m. in Quarters 2. Donations accepted.

History of Clover Park Technical College and Recent Developments on Campus

The story of Lakewood's own Technical College, with special attention paid to recent developments. Presented by Dr. John Walstrum, retiring President of CPTC...

Northwest Native Art; Past and Present

A special presentation on the history of the iconic designs associated with art from the Pacific Coast, from Puget Sound to Alaska, that reveal the breath and aesthetic choices that artists made in...

Lakewood Baptist Church 50th Anniversary Jubilee

Series of events starting Friday, June 28: Banquet honoring our 8 pastors serving 1963 to present, Balmer Fellowship Hall, 6:30 PM...

Open House at Lighthouse Cottage and Museums

Saturday Open House Browns Point Lightkeepers' Cottage and Museum...

First Friday Gallery Talk: "Washington: Mysteries of the State"

What did Elliot Bay look like before it was dredged? What phenomenon tripled the population of the state in less than a decade? Are pictographs ancient art or alien astrology? Join the fun as we ex...