Upcoming Events
Event guests and museum visitors under age 14 must be with a supervising adult.
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1843 Fort Nisqually Site Tour
A free guided walk
10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 6, 2026
4944+C6 DuPont, Washington (Center Drive)
park at DuPont City Hall
Learn about the site selected by the Hudson’s Bay Company in 1843 for Fort Nisqually, and the multi-cultural community surrounding it. Who was here and how did they live? We’ll be walking and standing on rough, uneven ground. Tour lasts approx 90 minutes and includes New Sequalitchew Cemetery. Rain or shine, prepare for weather and insects.
RSVP not necessary, all ages welcome (13 & under must be with an adult).
Historical Flag Display
Celebrate Flag Day and America's 250th
1:00-4:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, June 13-14, 2026
DuPont Community Center
303 Barksdale Ave, DuPont
Join us for a free display of over a dozen historical flags, including originals. We'll have light refreshments and a craft for children. Learn about the many flags that have represented this nation since 1776!
Pancake Breakfast
DuPont's 4th of July tradition
8:00-11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 4, 2026
Clocktower Park
1301 Palisade Blvd, DuPont
Start the holiday right with a hot breakfast and support the museum! Fill up on pancakes, ham or sausage, and juice and coffee. $9 for adults, with discounted rates for kids and families.
Dino Day!
Celebrate Museum Day with a roar
Saturday, August 8, 2026
DuPont Historical Museum
207 Barksdale Ave, DuPont
Save the date for Dino Day at the museum, to celebrate our state dinosaur, Suciasaurus Rex. We will have activities for families, including a fossil dig and scavenger hunt with prizes, craft projects, refreshments, and history for all ages. Free of charge.
Spooky Stories
Storytelling by Chris Staudinger
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Clocktower Park
1301 Palisade Blvd, DuPont
Join us under the tent to kick off spooky season with tales of mysterious and unexplained happenings in local history. Ticket sales will open in August!