Have some drinks, try your hand at tinsmithing at this Parks Tacoma happy hour
Ever wanted to try your hand at tinsmithing, leatherworking or soap carving? You'll have three chances this summer as the Fort Nisqually Living History Museum kicks off its 'Homespun Happy Hour' next week.
The 21-plus event 'blends the charm of 1850s culture with the fun of a modern happy hour,' according to a Tuesday press release. On June 12, July 24 and Aug. 21, guests will be able to sip locally crafted cider and wine and try crafts like weaving, embroidery and paper marbling.
Attendees also will be able to enjoy tarot readings, live music from the Fort Nisqually Music Guild and interact with costumed history interpreters and volunteers.
The event runs from 6-9 p.m. on those dates, and tickets are $28 in advance of $34 at the gate. Purchase tickets at www.fortnisqually.org or by calling 253-404-3970.
Located in Tacoma's Point Defiance Park, the Fort Nisqually Living History Museum features seven historically furnished buildings, in addition to a visitor center and museum store. The site is a restoration of the Hudson's Bay Co. outpost on Puget Sound, the first European settlement on Puget Sound, according to the museum.
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