In Her Shoes: The Women of Fort Nisqually | Kids Out and About Seattle

In Her Shoes: The Women of Fort Nisqually

The women of Fort Nisqually played an important role in the daily activities of the fort. Nearly all of them were métis, originating from the Latin verb miscēre meaning “to mix”, and had both Native American and Euro-American heritage. It was common for métis women to marry within the fur trade — marrying European employees or their métis sons. These women labored for their families and for the Company. Some planted potatoes, washed laundry, and cleaned wool. Others hosted visiting dignitaries. This exhibit explores the heritage and lives of these women at this early-mid 19th century settlement on the Puget Sound.

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Location:

5519 Five Mile Dr
Tacoma, WA, 98407
United States

Phone:

253.404.3970
Contact name: 
Fort Nisqually
Dates: 
01/02/2025
01/03/2025
01/04/2025
Time: 
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