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Fort Stevens State Park in Oregon

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Jun 202017

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Spring Newsletter

Select here to download our Spring 2017 Newsletter!

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Jun 152017

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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.

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Apr 282017

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Memorial Day Flier

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Mar 242017

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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.”

Feb 212017

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Winter 2017 Newsletter

Select here to download our 2017 Winter Newsletter.

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Sep 212016

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Friends of Old Fort Stevens Summer Newsletter

Fort Stevens Review is 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. Select here to download the full Summer 2016 newsletter.

Excerpt from our newsletter:

For The Record: A Discussion of the Men and Their Early War War II Era Units At The Harbor Defenses of the Columbia

By D. Lindstrom

As World War II loomed and became a reality, where did men of the Harbor Defenses of the Columbia come from and how did they feel about things? Let’s find out.

Our story begins with Battery E, 3rd Coast Artillery. This unit kept the harbor defenses on life support during the so called quiet years. Battery E had a rich history dating back to 1799 as part of the 3rd Artillery. During the War of 1812 Battery E saw action against the British. When the Mexican War came along, Battery E was part of the Brownsville episode and withstood a siege of 160b days. At the Battle of Buena Vista Batteries E and C saved the day. During the Civil War, Battery E distinguished itself in Florida and later joined Sherman’s Army as it chased Confederate General Joseph E. Johnson. After the Civil War, the 3rd Artillery was transferred to the West Coast…… (Select here for the full newsletter)

Jul 122016

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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

Jun 242016

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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

Jun 162016

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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.

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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)

 

May 122016

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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

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