04/03/2024
Take a step back into war history at local Manchester State Park (one of our favorites at only 2 miles from the front door of Heron Haus!). Explore by foot or drive over to see:
(Image 1): Mining Casement. Built in 1900, It included an Engine Room, Battery Storage, an Operations Room and a Dormitory. It's amazing to see it preserved in the park without any graffiti.
(Images 2 & 3): Torpedo Warehouse
The term "torpedo" was used to describe underwater mines in the early 20th century when the fort was built to protect the shipyards of Bremerton. Middle Point, as the fort was called, stocked an underwater mine field during World War II.
Worth an afternoon walk from the Heron Haus to step inside and experience it for yourself.