Community Events
WOMEN VETS CONNECT
All women veterans are invited to attend a women vets connect meeting. This is a support network. Meetings are confidential. MEETINGS WILL BE HELD AT THE 40 & 8 ( except for special events) in the boxcar next to the chateau. It is located at 7607 NE 26th Ave. Vancouver WA. (The chateau is located […]
Ask a Military Historian Day
Do you have questions about your great grandfather’s old military uniform, hanging in your closet? Do you want to look up his unit? Do you want to know more about the history of the Vancouver Barracks? We may be able to help. On February 20, 2016, the Clark County Historical Society and the Vancouver Barracks […]
National Park Service 2016 Aviation Lecture Series
On Saturday, February 20, 2016, at 1 pm, Mark Smith and Karen Barrow of Century Aviation will present Old Planes: A Labor of Love. Century Aviation of East Wenatchee, Washington, specializes in the rehabilitation of historic aircraft for museum and private displays. The life of an aircraft is not necessarily over when it is retired […]
Expanded Lantern Tour Series at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site announced the schedule for its popular Lantern Tour series for the 2015-6 season, and encouraged visitors to make reservations by calling 360-816-6244. In addition to the popular lantern tour inside the reconstructed fur trade fort, the schedule includes a new program of thematic lantern-lit walking tours of Vancouver Barracks, the […]
Women in the Military
It’s time to tell your story. Women in the military have traditionally been quiet about their service. In this writing group, you’ll find a safe and supportive environment to write about your experiences, or write about anything. Just write. Attend all 5 weekly sessions, or drop in. No writing experience necessary. Group facilitated by Kate […]
National Park Service 2016 Aviation Lecture Series
On Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at 7 pm, Dr. Bob Cromwell, Acting Chief Ranger of Fort Vancouver NHS, will present New Research on Pearson Field's US Army Air Service 321st Observation Squadron, 1921-1942. Using newly acquired files from the US National Archives, as well as photographs and records from the national park's collection, Dr. Cromwell […]
Gifford Pinchot National Forest Headquarters and Visitor Services Moving to Fort Vancouver NHS
Gifford Pinchot National Forest headquarters will be moving this spring to the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site campus near downtown Vancouver. Beginning March 1, forest visitor services will close their current location and re-open with the National Park Service at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Visitor Center. The visitor center, located at 1501 E. […]
Women in the Military
It’s time to tell your story. Women in the military have traditionally been quiet about their service. In this writing group, you’ll find a safe and supportive environment to write about your experiences, or write about anything. Just write. Attend all 5 weekly sessions, or drop in. No writing experience necessary. Group facilitated by Kate […]
Veterans Health & Hope
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George C. Marshall Leadership Award Dinner
Click here to enlarge image Marshall Award Dinner will be on March 9, 2016 at the Artillery Barracks Building at 5:30 PM. Tickets available on the website.