Events

Our museum is open for its regular schedule for the season – 1-5pm Saturday and Sunday.  

Plan on stopping by the Steilacoom Historical Museum to view a special exhibit “Spirit Calling” . This is a special exhibit high lighting the Steilacoom’s Tribe of tribal artifacts. The exhibit is now on display from 1:00-5:00PM Saturday and Sundays. The artifacts have been offered for display at the Steilacoom Historical Museum as the Steilacoom Tribes Museum is under renovation.

Listed below are a few of our planned events. Check back again as more may be added to the calendar through the year.

• Fourth of July
  • **Join Us for the SHMA Ice Cream Social!**
  • Celebrate July 4th with us at the SHMA Ice Cream Social, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM (or until we sell out)! This all-volunteer-run event is open to the public and will be held on the charming Museum patio. Indulge in delicious ice cream cones, mouth-watering ice cream sundaes, and classic root beer floats. Prices range from just $2.50 for a cone to $5.00 for sundaes and floats. Bring your family and friends for a delightful afternoon of sweet treats and community fun!
  • Don't miss out on this summer celebration! See you there!

• Bair Bistro
• Bair Bistro will be open from 9:00AM-7:00PM on the 4th of July! Join us inside or on our beautifully decorated patio. Rest your weary feet, have a bite to eat, indulge in our some of our sweet treats such as our pastries, or choose a piece of candy to eat while watching the parade. We also have a collection of totes, mugs, and water bottles that make great gifts or souvenirs.

• 6 July - Book Signing with Susanne Bacon
  • Local author and active SHMA member Susanne Bacon will be at the SHMA Museum Store on July 6, from 1 through 4 p.m., signing her latest (and final!) Wycliff novel, Last Light, for you. Susanne has authored many titles including Cursed Blood, Haunted Homes, and Wordless Wishes. Susanne lives in the South Puget Sound area and is author of the Wycliff novels.
  • For the foodies among you, there will also be her brand-new bonus edition, A Taste of Wycliff: Recipes from the Novel Series. If your Wycliff novel collection is short of one or another title, Susanne will have some backlist copies with her as well. So, don’t miss out on a cozy read for your summer vacation!

• 28 July - Salmon Bake
  • Info and tickets: https://steilacoomhistorical.online/salmon-bake/

Join us for our annual Salmon Bake at Sunnyside Beach Park!

Date: 28 July

Time: noon to 4pm

Location: Sunnyside Beach Park

Tickets: https://steilacoomhistorical.online/salmon-bake/

What's on the menu?

1. Salmon Dinner: Savor a delicious salmon meal at a reasonable price.

2. Hot Dogs: For those who prefer an alternative, we've got you covered with tasty hot dogs.

Why attend?

By participating in this scrumptious event, you're contributing to the upkeep of our historic buildings and the Steilacoom Historical Museum Association (SHMA). Your support also fuels engaging programs that bring fun activities to the public. All while you enjoy delicious food in a fun atmosphere at one of our community's most beautiful locations.

Come hungry, enjoy the feast, and make a difference in preserving our local heritage!

There will be free shuttles to Sunnyside Beach from Old Pioneer School and from the Post Office/Town Hall area.

Salmon Dinners $33 ($35 at the event).

Hot Dog Plates are $10.

• 6 October - Apple Squeeze
  • More details coming soon

• 31 October - Pumpkin Walk and Ghost Walk
  • Details coming soon