Fort Worden State Park

Fort Worden's Mother's Day Brunch and Art Event

Fort Worden State Park encourages you to start your Mother’s Day planning early. (Brunch is filling up fast and on the heels of a very successful Easter brunch (we had more than 270 guests!).  Join us for a fabulous brunch and then walk over to this art event in 204 brought to us by Steve Bailey of the Jefferson County Historical Society and manager of the Commanding Officer’s Quarters Museum.)

In addition to our annual "to die for" Mother's Day Brunch by Bon Appétit we're pleased to announce Washington state's first hosting of an exhibit by the Mama project by Emily van Lidth de Jeude. This impressive, interactive show will be in Building 204, second floor, south, the weekend of May 4-8, 2011. Show hours:

• Hours May 4-6 are from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
• Hours May 7&8 are from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

The 2011 Mother's Day weekend is shaping up to be full of great offerings and outstanding experiences.

Please call 360-344-4446 for Brunch reservations.  Our Mothers' Day Brunch is $21.95 per person. Children 4-8 years old are half price, and children 3 and under are no charge. Parties of 8 or more will be charged 18% gratuity.

Imagine A Romantic Getaway to Fort Worden

Be you in the marrying mood or simply seeking to celebrate your sweet heart, Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend has a package of special events to fill your heart

Saturday, February 12th, only $195 per couple + tax.

Your “Experience” includes...

• One night lodging
• Reception style menu “tasting” with the Executive Chef of Bon Appétit
• While enjoying a poetry reading with Janet Jones of internationally renowned Copper Canyon Press!
• Ballroom dance lesson for that “special first dance”
• Guided tour of lodging, ceremony and reception venues at Fort Worden
• Travel back in time while touring the Commanding Officer’s Quarters
  

End the day with...

• Valentine’s Day Dance at Madrona MindBody

Next Morning…
Sunday Morning Hearty Continental Breakfast, followed by a “Write your own marriage vows!” class with Centrum’s own Jordan Hartt!

On the way home...
Enjoy the Red Wine and Chocolate Tour.

Special Savings..
Reserve your Fort Worden destination wedding today with a minimum of 75 overnight guests, confirmed no later than 2/13/11, and receive $200 off your final Wedding Account! (This means your Valentine's weekend is FREE!)

Reserve Now! Contact or call (360) 344-4439!
Package limited to 25 couples only.
No other discount or special may apply.

Army Band Kicks Off Port Townsend's Fourth of July Weekend

Port Townsend and Fort Worden are pleased to welcome the 133d Army Band of the Washington National Guard to McCurdy Pavilion at Fort Worden State Park on Saturday July 3rd at 7pm, for a rousing start to the area's annual Fourth of July celebration.

This free community concert is co-sponsored by the Coast Artillery Museum, and the Commanding Officer’s Quarters, with generous assistance by Centrum and Fort Worden State Park.

The 133d Army Band was organized in 1924. During World War II, the Band’s campaign credits include New Guinea, Luzon and the Southern Philippines. The Band completed its WWII service in Japan.

The 133d Army Band held the distinction of being the only all African-American Army National Guard Band in the United States until President Truman integrated the military in 1948. Today the 45-member133d is based at Camp Murray in Tacoma, and is lead by Chief Warrant Officer Scott T. Pierson of North Olmsted, Ohio.

The 133d provides music throughout the full spectrum of military operations fostering the support of citizens, and promotes national interests at home and abroad. The soldiers of the 133d proudly serve as musical ambassadors for the Governor and Adjutant General for the State of Washington.

Charlotte Clayton Samplers at Fort Worden

The Northwest Sampler Guild will be presenting their replica of the 1875 Charlotte Clayton Sampler to the Jefferson County Historical Society, June 11, 2010 at 12:45 pm at the Commons Lobby at Fort Worden, Port Townsend, WA.

The original sampler was charted by the Guild and recreated through the efforts of 19 members.

The Guild will be having their annual retreat and meeting at Fort Worden from June 10 through June 13, 2010.

The original sampler has been professionally conserved, and is now proudly displayed in a prominent location at the Commanding Officer’s Quarters Museum at Fort Worden.

 

The Commanding Officer’s Quarters

The Commanding Officer’s Quarters is one of Fort Worden’s finest buildings. It was completed in April 1904, and many different families resided here. Located at the head of Officers’ Row, the Commanding Officer’s Quarters overlooks Admiralty Inlet, with Mt. Baker and the Cascades in the background. Late Victorian and Edwardian furnishings provide a unique glimpse into the life of a senior U. S. Army officer and his family in the first decade of the 20th century.

Special tours can be arranged by calling (360) 344-4400.

Admission is $2 for adults, free for children under age 12. Hours vary.