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.”
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)
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
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
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