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Oozlefinch, the mysterious mascot
The mysterious mascot of the Coast Artillery Corps has flown backwards into the Fort Stevens Store.
This 6” tall Oozlefinch is being sold exclusively online for a limited time for $25.00. Visit the FOOFS website at visitfortstevens.com to purchase this quality Oozlefinch via PayPal or call the museum store to place an order with your credit card at 503-861-2000.
Purchase HereProceeds support the mission of the Friends of Old Fort Stevens to preserve, improve, restore, interpret, and promote historic Fort Stevens and its environment in cooperation with Oregon State Parks. THE OOZLEFINCH will only be available On Line through December, 2019
Fun at the Fort – Labor Day Weekend
Celebrate Labor Day weekend at Fort Stevens State Park!
Experience history on a free guided truck or battery tour. Play disc golf at the park’s brand-new course and win prizes, plus crafts and JR Beaver appearances for the kids. Special this year: check out the fort’s newly restored gun battery!
• Play disc golf + win prizes
• Guided tours of the historic fort
• Free event parking all weekend
• Hot Dog BBQ lunch $1.00
• Crafts for the kids
• Meet JR Beaver
Fun at the Fort!
Labor Day Weekend (Sat/Sun) 11:00am -3:00pm
Come out and enjoy playing various games, attend JR Ranger programs, experience history on a free guided truck or battery tour, and get your picture taken with JR Beaver!
Remembering the Japanese Sub Attack on Fort Stevens
76 years ago to the very day, learn about the attack on Fort Stevens by the Japanese Submarine’s guns.
Why were the shore guns silent? Did the Japanese receive signals from the shore? An interpretation of the event will take place at Battery Russell, Fort Stevens State Park.
June 21st from noon to four pm.
Memorial Day Weekend
Celebrating Memorial Day Weekend, Veterans and Freedom! Saturday and Sunday, 11:30am-4:00pm at Fort Stevens State Park Historic Site. Families can follow the Old Soldiers Trail Map, discover the Secret Word and win a prize! Follow the Gun Line and discover how Fort Stevens defended us before air power and missiles! See the newly acquired 3-inch gun at Battery Smur! Buy a raffle ticket to Fire a Civil War era cannon and more!
