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)