DuPont Historical Society and Museum to celebrate Hudson Bay Heritage Days August 15-17, 2014

The DuPont Historical Society, DuPont History Museum, and the DuPont Tourism Board will sponsor the 9th Annual Hudson Bay Heritage Days weekend August 15-17 in DuPont.  The schedule of events for the weekend will be as follows:

Friday, August 15: 8:30am – 3:00pm

• Hudson Bay Heritage Day Golf Tournament at The Home Course (Auction; Prizes; BBQ)

Saturday, August 16: 9:00am – 4:30pm

• ONAway 5k Run at Powder Works Park (benefit for Veterans suffering from PTSD)
• Family Heritage Workshops at DuPont Community Center (Guest speakers; Dee Haviland Fournier - Heritage Quest Research Library; Nancy Covert – Lakewood Author and Journalist; and Dorothy Wilhelm – Tacoma News Tribune Columnist )
• Ice Cream Social at DuPont Community Center (3:00pm – 4:00pm)

Sunday, August 17: 12 noon to 4:00pm

• Volksmarch to Wilkes Observatory – 5k & 10k Walk (9:00am to 12 noon – Free)
• Salmon BBQ $15 Adults; ($5 Children 12 & Under; $5 Hot Dog Plate)
• Guided Tours to the Historic 1843 site
• Live Music by Pinniped
• Kid’s Activities and much more!

History: The Hudson Bay Company built Ft. Nisqually in DuPont in 1843 near the Sequalitchew Creek as a trading post and an agricultural center.  The Hudson Bay Company employed many nationalities including Native Americans, Hawaiians, French, Scots, and Americans.  For more information on Hudson Bay Heritage Days and the Golf Tournament call 253-964-8121 or visit www.dupontmuseum.com