History
Patriot Day
Vancouver City Hall 415 W. 6th Street, Vancouver, WA, United StatesObserve Patriot Day On the direction of the President, the flag of the United States of America should be displayed on the homes of Americans, the White House and all United States government buildings in the whole world. The flag should be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect to those who died on […]
POW/MIA Recognition Day
POW/MIA Recognition Day is commemorated on the third Friday of every September, a date that's not associated with any particular war. In 1979, Congress and the president passed resolutions making it official after the families of the more than 2,500 Vietnam War POW/MIAs pushed for full accountability. During the first POW/MIA Recognition Day commemoration, a ceremony […]
Buffalo Soldiers Dedication
Infantry Barracks 705 Barnes St, Vancouver, WA, United StatesJoin us September 21st from 11am – 12pm for the ribbon cutting Buffalo Soldiers Dedication in front of the Infantry Barracks who served at Fort Vancouver National Site. The Historic Trust will host the Buffalo Soldier Dedication ceremony at the Fort Vancouver National Site on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at 11 a.m. The memorial is […]
First Thursday: What does Veterans Day mean to our veterans?
Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main St, Vancouver, WA, United StatesIn honor of National Veterans and Military Families Month, Clark County Historical Museum will conclude its 2019 First Thursday Speaker Series on Thursday, Nov. 7, with “What does Veterans Day mean to our veterans?” Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the event will begin at 7 p.m. This presentation will feature local veterans, including […]
1st Annual CMAC Veterans Day Expo
Hudsons Bay High School 1601 E McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver, WA, United StatesFollowing the parade everyone is welcome to stop by and visit. Please join the Community Military Appreciation Committee (CMAC) for an Open House at Hudsons Bay High School after the Lough Legacy Veterans Day Parade parade (1601 E. McLoughlin Blvd). Free hot dogs, chips, and exciting exhibits! Free parking in high school lot. C-Tran will provide shuttle […]
244th Marine Corps Birthday Ball
Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Portland, OR, United StatesLantern Tours At Fort Vancouver Highlight History After Dark
Reconstructed Fort at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site 1001 East Fifth Street, Vancouver, WA, United StatesLantern Tours: An Evening at the Fort take place inside the Fort Vancouver stockade. Participants are treated to historical vignettes in several buildings as a park ranger guide them through the reconstructed fort. These vignettes transport the visitor back in time to exhibit what life was like at Fort Vancouver in the 1840s. Lantern tours start […]
Lantern Tours At Fort Vancouver Highlight History After Dark
Reconstructed Fort at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site 1001 East Fifth Street, Vancouver, WA, United StatesLantern Tours: An Evening at the Fort take place inside the Fort Vancouver stockade. Participants are treated to historical vignettes in several buildings as a park ranger guide them through the reconstructed fort. These vignettes transport the visitor back in time to exhibit what life was like at Fort Vancouver in the 1840s. Lantern tours start […]
Christmas at the Fort
Reconstructed Fort at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site 1001 East Fifth Street, Vancouver, WA, United StatesExperience the sights and sounds of the 1840s holiday season at Fort Vancouver. Visitors will be able to view and participate in activities undertaken by residents at the fort during the holiday season. Enjoy wreath making, holiday beverages, caroling, and more! Cost: $7 for participants ages 16 years and older. This event is free for […]