Spring Newsletter
Fort Stevens Review Spring 2016
Published by the Friends of Old Fort Stevens, An Oregon 501(c)3 Organization. Helping To Preserve The History Of Oregon’s Fort Stevens State Park. Three Issues: Winter, Spring, Summer. Teaser:
The Reluctant Japanese Submarine: A Look At Why the Enemy Submarine Remained. In The Area Hours After Attacking Fort Stevens On June 21, 1942. By D. Lindstrom
Fire Control Hill, or H Station, was situated at a location isolated from the center of Fort Stevens. It overlooked Battery Russell, a 10-inch disappearing gun. From its vantage point, the station had a broad view to the northwest revealing the entrance to the Columbia River flowing into the Pacific Ocean. This view included the North Jetty on the Washington State side of the river, and the South Jetty on the Oregon side. The jetty’s provided more or less safe passage for shipping into the Columbia River Harbor with deep access into Oregon and Washington. The view then swept from west to south revealing nearby ocean beaches….. Read more here by downloading the PDF
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
Winter/Spring Newsletter
Winter/Spring 2016 Friends of Fort Stevens Newsletter
Sample of the newsletter follows:
SUMMER EVENTS: The Friends of Old Fort Stevens are planning on the usual events for the summer of 2016. They include the Memorial Day weekend Veteran’s Map-A-Thon, remembrance of the June 21, attack on Fort Stevens, the World War II special event over the third weekend of July, and the Labor Day weekend Civil War reenactment. Last but not least, the annual FOOFS picnic will be on September 16.
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
Summer 2015 Newsletter
Summer 2015 Friends of Fort Stevens Newsletter
Sample of the newsletter follows:
PLANTING CONTROLLED SUBMARINE MINES. On the Columbia River, from the time of the Spanish American War through 1901, the Corps of engineers was responsible for the planting and operation of the mine field. From 1901 through World War II, the Coast Artillery was in charge. It was a dangerous business in the Columbia River harbor with its swift tides and currents.
Select here to download the full Friends of Fort Stevens Summer 2015 Newsletter (pdf)
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
