As part of our Beyond the Bell program, students in kindergarten through fifth grade have the unique opportunity to visit Fort Nisqually Living History Museum on Thursday, February 17, a no school day for Tacoma Public Schools students. 

Students will engage with Puget Sound’s first globally connected settlement through historic preservation, experiential learning, and interpretation. Transportation from multiple pick-up locations, listed below, and lunch will be provided.

Space is limited, sign up through the Family App. Please only sign up for either the morning or the afternoon session (not both) to allow equal opportunity for all.

Pick-up Locations

• Center at Norpoint: 4818 Nassau Ave NE
• Eastside Community Center: 1721 E. 56th St.
• People's Center: 1602 MLK Jr Way
• STAR Center: 3873 S. 66th St.

Morning Session Itinerary

• 9:30 a.m.: Busses depart from pick-up locations (listed above)
• 10:00 a.m.: Arrive at Fort Nisqually
• 12:00 p.m.: Lunch (provided)
• 12:45 p.m.: Depart Fort Nisqually
• 1:15 p.m.: Arrive back at pick-up locations (listed above)

Afternoon Session Itinerary

• 12:00 p.m.: Busses depart from pick-up locations (listed above)
• 12:30 p.m.:  Arrive at Fort Nisqually
• 12:30 p.m.: Lunch (provided)
• 1:00 p.m.: Tour Fort Nisqually
• 3:15 p.m.: Depart Fort Nisqually
• 3:45 p.m.: Arrive back at pick-up locations (listed above)

sign up through the Family App