A child and adult dressed in Edwardian style dresses playing croquet in front of the Commanding Officer's Quarters Museum

Edwardian Elegance: A Stroll Through Time at Fort Worden

Event location: Fort Worden State Park

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Join us at Fort Worden for an afternoon celebrating the transition from the Victorian to the Edwardian era, complete with period attire, a stroll around the parade grounds, and family fun activities.

Dress in your afternoon best to celebrate the turn of the 20th century! Explore the Commanding Officer's Quarters and learn about the innovations and cultural changes that marked the transition from the Victorian era to the Edwardian era. After exploring the museum, enjoy a picnic on the porch of the COQ museum, play a game of chess or checkers, try your hand at croquet on the lawn, or embark on an afternoon stroll along the historical parade grounds in front of the museum.

The museum will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and snacks will be served until they run out. Inside the museum, there will be scavenger hunts for all ages and coloring pages for children. 

Entry to the museum is free, though donations are greatly appreciated. Discover passes, which are needed for parking at Fort Worden State Park, are available at an automated kiosk near the tennis courts upon entering the park.

Please note that the house has several exterior steps to access the porch and two flights of stairs inside. If you have any questions regarding accessibility or the event, feel free to contact park staff at 360-344-4426 for assistance. For more information, please refer to Washington State Parks' ADA notice.

*This event takes place during Port Townsend's annual Victorian Heritage Festival.

Directions

48.13248488983, -122.76336280795

Upon entering the park, turn right along Pershing Ave (just before the tennis court). The Commanding Officer's Quarters Museum is at the end of the road on the right. Parking is available along the far side of the museum, behind the museum, and along the end of the parade grounds, but not in front of the houses. 

Contact Us

Name Interpretive Specialist, Kelsey
Phone 3603444426

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