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Remembering the attack on Ft. Stevens
Remembering The 75th Anniversary Of The June 21, 1942 Attack On Fort Stevens By A Japanese Submarine
Wednesday, June 21 – On the date of the attack, an interpreter will be at Battery Russell and the Pacific Rim Peace Memorial with displays and information about the event. Noon until 4:00 PM.
Spring Break At Fort Stevens State Park Historic Area
Great Adventures!! Great Museum and Visitors Center! Great Gift Shop!
For one, “The BEAST”, a 5-ton military truck, will be ready to take visitors on a one-hour tour of the fort while sitting on padded troop benches no less! (There is a modest fee for the truck tour. Call for times.) For another, underground tours of the one-of-a-kind Battery Mishler will be available. (There is a modest fee for the Mishler tours. Call for times.)
Walk through the only enclosed Civil War era earthworks on the West Coast! Maps for self-guided tours are always available. CALL (503) 861-2000. Email foofs@teleport.com.
“Fort Stevens, A Family Adventure Back In Time.”
WWII Event
Discover More About Fort Stevens
World War II Special Event
Saturday, July 16, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, July 17, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Fort Stevens Historical Site, Fort Stevens State Park. Living History, Reenactors Representing Both Sides, Equipment and Arms on Display. Your Questions Answered.
Sponsored by the Friends of Old Fort Stevens & Fort Stevens State Park. No Admission Charge, Oregon Parks $5.00 Day Use Fee Per Car Applies – (503) 861-1470
Observing the 1942 Attack On Fort Stevens
JUNE 18-19 AND JUNE 21 – Observing The June 21, 1942 Attack On Fort Stevens by A Japanese Submarine
The Weekend of June 18-19: The 249th Living History Organization will be at BatteryRussell and the Pacific Rim Peace Memorial in period uniforms and with period equipment. 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday, June 21: On the date of the attack, an interpreter will be at Battery Russell and the Pacific Rim Peace Memorial with displays and information about the event. Noon until 4:00 PM.
On June 21, 1992, the 50th anniversary of the Japanese attack, over 150 Fort Stevens veterans gathered at Battery Russell to remember the event and dedicate the Pacific Rim Peace Memorial.
The unveiling of the Pacific Rim Peace Memorial. To the right is Jay Krom, Fort Stevens Veteran who inadvertently was the duty officer during the submarine attack.
Sponsored by THE FRIENDS OF OLD FORT STEVENS and FORT STEVENS STATE PARK (503-861-1470) Flier here for download (pdf)
Celebrating Veterans
Celebrating Freedom, Celebrating Veterans
Memorial Day Weekend Event At Fort Stevens State Park
Saturday, May 28 – Sunday, May 29
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
A Family Activity: Follow A Map, Learn How America Once
Defended Its Shores, & Earn A Gift!
PLUS!! BUY A RAFFLE TICKET, FIRE A CIVIL WAR CANNON!!
Sponsored by the Friends Of Old Fort Stevens & Fort Stevens State Park, Warrenton, Oregon | No Admission Charge, $5.00 State Park Day Use Fee Applies
FOR MORE INFO CALL 503-861-1470
2015 FOOFS Picnic
Annual FOOFS Picnic – Saturday 19, 2015!
The cost is $6.00 per person and will be collected at the picnic. There will be great burgers and dogs with all the trimmings. This will be prepared and served by the 249th Living History Organization. (The $5.00 day use fee will be waived for attendees.) Reservations are welcome. Call 503.861.1470 or Email here!
Some Current and Recent FOOFS Projects:
- Maintaining the Memorial Rose Garden
- Supported funding of repairs for Battery 245 lighting
- Funded a reprint of the Battery Russell brochure
- Funding of weekend living history events for visitors
70th Anniversary – Spirit of ’45!
Join us to remember the Greatest Generations’ Greatest Day! Come to Fort Stevens State Park on August 16th at 1 PM!
Learn more at www.Spiritof45.org
